Help Your Citizens Recover What's Rightfully Theirs
Partner with Funds Recovery Group to ensure foreclosure surplus funds reach the people who deserve them—not state coffers
Every year, millions in surplus funds sit unclaimed in county accounts. We help you fulfill your fiduciary duty while reducing administrative burden and ensuring rightful owners receive their money.
Benefits for Your Office
Clear aged surplus accounts efficiently
We handle outreach, verification, and documentation
Full adherence to state statutes and local ordinances
Licensed attorneys prevent predatory recovery practices
Reconnect residents with $2.2M+ and counting
Unclaimed Surplus Funds: A Growing Problem
Millions in rightful property remains unclaimed, creating administrative burden and public criticism
Estimated unclaimed surplus funds nationally
Percentage never claimed by rightful owners
Average time before escheatment to state
Average surplus amount per foreclosure
Your Current Challenges
- • Limited staff resources for heir research
- • Complex interstate notification requirements
- • Increasing escheatment reporting burden
- • Risk of improper claims and fraud
- • Public criticism over retained funds
- • Compliance with changing regulations
How Our Partnership Works
Simple integration, full compliance, zero cost to your office
Data Sharing Agreement
3-5 business days- • Execute standardized DSA template
- • Establish secure data transfer protocols
- • Define covered time periods and case types
Records Integration
1-2 weeks- • Secure API or batch file transfer
- • We handle all data normalization
- • Full audit trail maintained
Outreach & Verification
Ongoing process- • We locate and contact rightful owners
- • Complete heir research and documentation
- • Licensed attorneys handle all legal work
Compliant Recovery
60-90 days average- • Court-approved petitions filed
- • All statutory requirements met
- • Transparent fee disclosure to claimants
Reporting & Reconciliation
Continuous monitoring- • Monthly status reports
- • Annual escheatment reduction metrics
- • Full documentation provided
Built for Government Standards
Enterprise security, full compliance, complete transparency
Security Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II Compliant
- Government-grade encryption (AES-256)
- CJIS-compliant background checks
- Annual third-party security audits
Legal Compliance
- 50-state statutory compliance matrix
- Local ordinance tracking
- Court rule adherence
- Regular legislative updates
Data Protection
- No data leaves your jurisdiction
- Role-based access controls
- Complete audit logging
- Data retention per your policies
Flexible Engagement Options
Choose the partnership model that works best for your office
Authorized Agent
- • We act as your designated agent
- • Full compliance with state requirements
- • You maintain complete oversight
- • No cost to government office
Approved Vendor
- • Added to approved vendor list
- • Citizens referred directly
- • Educational materials provided
- • Reduced inquiry volume
Data License
- • Limited data use agreement
- • Specific time period coverage
- • We handle all outreach
- • Regular reconciliation reports
Measurable Impact for Your County
Average results from our government partnerships
Reduction in unclaimed surplus inventory
Returned to citizens annually
Decrease in escheatment burden
Citizen satisfaction rate
Reduction in related inquiries
Common Questions from Government Officials
Is there any cost to our office?
No. We operate on contingency fees paid by claimants only after successful recovery. There are no upfront costs, implementation fees, or ongoing charges to your office.
How do you prevent fraudulent claims?
Multi-factor verification, court filings, and licensed attorney oversight ensure only rightful owners receive funds. We maintain comprehensive insurance and assume all liability for claim verification.
Can we terminate the partnership?
Yes. All agreements include 30-day termination clauses for convenience. You maintain full control and can end the partnership at any time without penalty.
How do you handle interstate claims?
Our network of licensed attorneys in all 50 states ensures proper jurisdiction and compliance. We handle all interstate coordination and documentation requirements.
What about citizen complaints?
We maintain comprehensive insurance and handle all claimant relations directly. Your office is fully indemnified, and we manage all customer service aspects of the recovery process.
Tools for Government Partners
Resources to help you make informed decisions
📚 Available Resources
- • Sample Data Sharing Agreements
- • Compliance Checklist
- • State Statute Summaries
- • Escheatment Reduction Guide
- • Citizen Education Materials
- • Monthly Webinar Series
📞 Direct Support
Government Relations Director:
Direct Line: 1-800-GOV-HELP
Email:
government@fundsrecoverygroup.com
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST
Ready to Serve Your Citizens Better?
Let's discuss how we can help you reduce unclaimed property burden, ensure statutory compliance, and protect vulnerable residents.
Government Relations:
Government Credentials & Affiliations
NAUPA
Associate Member
NACRC
Certified
GFOA
Partner
NAC
Preferred Vendor
STA
Member
Legal Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Government entities should consult with their legal counsel before entering into any agreements. All partnerships are subject to applicable state and local procurement regulations.