2026 Annual UPPO Conference Highlights

  • More than 40 educational sessions spanning four educational tracks (basic, intermediate, advanced, and special focus).
  • Social events/outings, meals and breaks designed to help attendees connect.
  • Opportunities to meet with presenters/exhibitors throughout the conference to learn about the services that can help your company’s unclaimed property program.
  • Industry-specific breakout sessions that feature updates about hot topics plus Q&A with the presenters and other attendees.
  • Register by Jan. 15, 2026, for the special, early-bird rate.

Questions? Contact UPPO.org at 763-253-4340 or visit uppo.uppo@org for further information.

Looking to Have Your Unclaimed Property Policies and Procedures Developed or Reviewed?

Looking for Assistance in Developing & Maintaining Compliant Unclaimed Property Reporting Policies & Procedures?

PEACC has over 25 years experience in developing and implementing Unclaimed Property Policies & Procedures in all industries, all jurisdictions and for all property types.

PEACC has been developing and implementing unclaimed property compliance steps for each and every State, along with D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands for over 25 years.  Their clients have NEVER been found to be non-compliant or fined by any State.

If you’re short staffed, not staffed or questioning whether your unclaimed property Policies and procedures are compliant with all State rules & regulations, you can now reach out to PEACC to ensure your current and ongoing compliance.

Please reach out to PEACC any time to learn how we can offer you solutions along with a low cost solution to your unclaimed property reporting obligations. It can save you thousands or even millions of
dollars in fines & penalties that will effect your bottom line while negating any possible national negative press!

Please contact PEACC’s Compliance Group at 410.303.5510 or email info@peacc.com for assistance on your reporting efforts to gain and keep your organization in compliance. With all the States constantly updating & increasing their compliance enforcement efforts, there is no better time than now to upgrade to PEACC Unclaimed Property Compliance. You’ll be surprised at the low costs and how much money you will save your company in the long run! PEACC.com – The National Leader in Unclaimed Property Compliance.

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Another Round of Delaware Invitation Letters Go Out

It has come to PEACC’s attention that another round of Delaware (“DE”) Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (“VDA”) Invitation letters have been mailed out by Secretary of State Office to various Holders throughout the Country incorporated in DE, in most cases.

The scheduled mailing date of these invitaion letters is mid-August. If your company happens to receive one of these letters from Delaware, it is in the Holder’s best interest to respond to the State within 90 days of the letter date. If the Holder does not respond within the 90 days the letter recipient will be selected for an Unclaimed property audit be the Delaware Department of Finance. Therefore, PEACC advises all Holders who receive the VDA Invitation letter to come forward, voluntarily and
participate in the Delaware VDA. Participants in the DE VDA are provided numerous benefits from the State that outweigh going through an unclaimed property audit and may save the Holder money.

To hear more about the Pro’s and Con’s of participating in a State VDA or fir help in navigating the process, whether formal or not, please reach out to a professional at PEACC.com by calling 410.303.5510 or email us at info@peacc.com

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How Are States Enforcing Their Unclaimed Property Compliance?

–  Through State or State sponsored Compliance Reviews
–  Through formal State audit notices.
–  Self-Audit notices, including those conducted/sponsored by third party firms.
–  State reminder letters regarding Compliance with reporting obligations.
–  State VDA (“Voluntary Disclosure Agreement”) Invitations.
–  Automatic penalty & interest assessment for non-compliance.
– If you are contacted by a State regarding your compliance efforts, it is best to respond right away!

To discuss these State enforcement steps or any other issues relating to unclaimed property reporting compliance, please reach out to a professional at PEACC by calling 410.303.5510, or email us at
info@peacc.com

Unclaimed Property Reporting Steps

In order to get in and remain compliant with the State reporting requirements Holders must:

– Identify all unclaimed property on an annual basis
– Calculate dormancy periods based on the State property is due to; and depending on type of property and whether it would be reportable in 1,3, 5, 7 or 15 years
– Determine if any property may be exempt from State reporting
– Send State required Due Diligence/Search Letters out approximately 60 to 90 days prior to the State report due date
– Prepare and generate State reports in the required State format
– Update Holder records as to whether dormant property was reported/remitted to the State, paid to Owner or was an error in records

For additional information on how to track & comply with your State unclaimed property reporting obligations please contact PEACC at 410.303.5510 or email at info@peacc.com

Unclaimed Property Audits & Reviews

Who has the ability to audit Holders? Most State jurisdictions have the ability/authority to preform the dreaded Unclaimed Property Audit. Most States have their own audit staff conducting their own various State Audits. But most States still contract with third-party auditors. These third-party auditors have, in the past, conducted contingency fee Unclaimed Property Audits. Where these firms get a percentage of what they uncover from the Holder. Now, most States pay an hourly rate to perform Audits on behalf of a State. The third-party auditors under contract with most States, include the following firms:

• Kelmar Associates, LLC
• Specialty Audit Services (SAS)
• Kroll (was Versus Financial)
︎• Treasury Services Group, LLC (TSG)
• Innovative Advocates Group, LLC
• Discovery Audit Services (DAS)
• Escheatment Expertise Consulting Services (EECS)
• Faegre, Drinker, Biddle & Reath (FDBR)
• KDAC, LLC • Barnes & Thornburg
For further help in navigating the complexities of third-party unclaimed property auditors, please contact PEACC at 410.303.5510 or email us at info@peacc.com

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