[jiggyboy]

Did they also open the ‘lock box’ where they are suppose to keep UNCLAIMED money? Are they also looking to return that money to those folks?

That often requires onerous and expensive methods such as calling a phone number associated with the individual's paperwork. Also, the risk-to-reward is unfavorable to the state, as many times the person is still at that same phone number and address.

[kcvl]

the risk-to-reward is unfavorable to the state, as many times the person is still at that same phone number and address

Exactly!