OVERVIEW
Did you know it’s not just best practice, but state law in Ohio, to report unclaimed funds each year per Ohio Revised Code 169? It’s true – even if you have none to report!
Join us for an interactive and practical session where you will gain clarity and confidence toward unclaimed funds compliance.
What You’ll Learn:
- Unclaimed Funds 101: Discover types of unclaimed funds and dormancy periods
- Ohio Revised Code: Your legal obligation
- Record Retention: Why it matters and what it includes
- Everything a Business Needs to Know About Reporting
- How to Report Unclaimed Funds
- Exemptions: Spot which funds don’t require reporting, and why
- Common Reporting Issues
- Voluntary Compliance Agreement: Held harmless from fines and penalties
- Helpful Resources: Checklists, guides, how-to videos, and expert Q&A
Why It Matters:
Stay Compliant and avoid penalties
Save Time with proven processes
Protect Your Firm/Your Client's Business and its financial integrity
SPEAKERS & BIOS
Amy Schellhammer
Amy began her career with the Division of Unclaimed Funds as the Audit & Compliance Manager where she was responsible for ensuring business compliance with Chapter 169 of the Revised Code. She also managed the internal audit team and worked with contract auditors on multi-state unclaimed property audits.
In her current position as Financial Manager, Amy is responsible for managing the Division’s financial accounts, fiscal reporting, and accounts receivable. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, DeVry University, and Keller Graduate School of Management, Amy previously worked in both the public and private sectors as an auditor, budget analyst, and tax accountant. She has worked for government contractors, non-profit organizations, and a manufacturing company.
George Gladden
George is the Compliance Manager for the Division of Unclaimed Funds. He has 19 years of experience auditing for the Ohio Department of Commerce where he has conducted over 1,000 unclaimed fund audits. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from Ashland University.
He splits his time between Cleveland, Ohio where he resides with his family, and Columbus, Ohio where he leads a team of auditors with over 100 combined years of experience.
Kelli Lister
As legal counsel for the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds, Kelli oversees the development and enforcement of Division policy affecting legal programs, proceedings, and operations. She provides legal counsel and advice for the Division on claims administration, public record production, contracts, proposed legislation, policy development and implementation, and prepares cases for litigation. Kelli is responsible for pursuing the appropriate remedy for cases involving fraud and/or bankruptcy and serves as Division liaison with county, state and federal courts, and other government agencies. She works to ensure holders are compliant with their reporting obligations and that Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law is properly and uniformly enforced.
Kelli graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law after earning her Masters and two undergraduate degrees from Ohio University. Prior to joining the Division, she worked as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Office of the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and as an attorney with Huntington National Bank.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact compliance@com.ohio.gov or visit our website at https://unclaimedfunds.ohio.gov/
1.00 CLE Hours