Comptroller to ‘Slow Roll’ Returning Lost Money to New Yorkers

Comptroller to ‘Slow Roll’ Returning Lost Money to New Yorkers

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli will soon have the clear authority to proactively mail out checks of any size from the $20 billion pot of “lost money” he oversees — but he’s wary of using it too aggressively. DiNapoli recently told the public radio program The Capitol Pressroom that his office intends to “slow roll” automatic returns, citing concerns that checks, especially in larger amounts, could be sent to the wrong addresses and lead to fraud. “Peo…