ByJohn Gregory Monday, June 15, 2026 6:17PM Many Californians may have unclaimed money without realizing it, and state officials say there’s a simple way to check. In the course of everyday life, it’s easy to lose track of funds — from reimbursements tied to closed bank accounts to insurance payouts. When money goes unclaimed, it is often turned over to the state. California currently holds nearly $15 billion in unclaimed money, according to State Controller Malia Cohen.