NEWARK, Ohio (WOWO) — An Ohio man has waited 13 months for a $6,000 unclaimed funds check, highlighting a backlog that state officials say they are trying to reduce after a public awareness campaign triggered a surge in claims.
William Klever told 10 Investigates he has been unable to get a clear answer about when he will receive the money. The Ohio Department of Commerce says the average claim can take up to 120 days to process.
Klever filed the claim on behalf of his son, who died years ago. In July, the department sent him a letter requiring him to go to court within 60 days to establish that his claim to the funds was legitimate. Klever said he submitted all the required court documents in August…