If you operate a bank or business in the state of Ohio, you have until Nov. 1 to report unclaimed funds to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds – even if there are not any funds to report.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued a Consumer Alert to Ohio residents who have used services provided by MoneyGram following a recent cyber-attack.

The Ohio Department of Commerce was recognized with a PR Daily Nonprofit Communications Award in the Multi-Channel Campaign category during a luncheon Friday, Sept. 27 at the Yale Club in New York City. The agency won the award for its “Recovery Within Reach” initiative and campaign, which focuses on the opioid epidemic and ways financial advisers can spot addiction while helping families.

Do you know a deserving hero in your hometown? The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards ceremony.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is warning Ohioans about an increased risk of affinity fraud and the significant financial impact it can have on victims.

In recognition of National Recovery Month, RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control are encouraging Ohioans who may be struggling with addiction to alcohol and controlled substances to take advantage of available resources for treatment.

To help ensure transparency related to its grants programs, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has unveiled a new interactive online dashboard that allows users to easily, quickly and accurately search for grant funds that have been awarded to fire departments throughout the state. Information on the dashboard is available for each of the past five years.

New rule changes proposed by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) take effect Sept. 6, creating a new pathway for contractors to become licensed with the State of Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) has developed a new guide to help consumers navigate the process of filing a real estate complaint.

In 2023 alone, Ohioans sent more than $2 trillion through money transmitter services, which has more than doubled from 2018. While traditional services like Western Union and MoneyGram allow individuals to easily send money to family and friends, including overseas, newer online companies like Fintech Digital and crypto exchanges pose a higher risk of fraud. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) is highlighting how Ohioans can protect themselves – and their money – from potential risks.

In response to a major legal decision impacting the National Association of Realtors (NAR) this past spring, as well as legislation passed by the Ohio General Assembly in May, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing has developed an online resource to help consumers understand how recent changes to real estate law may impact them.

With the 2024-25 academic year beginning at colleges and universities across Ohio in the coming days, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions encourages students and parents alike to take some helpful steps to manage their finances effectively, which can help alleviate stress and set students on a path toward success.

Business is booming in Ohio, and the summer season means even more construction is happening around the state. As that work gets underway, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance is highlighting the importance of commercial outfits making sure they work only with the state’s nearly 11,000 properly licensed contractors.

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is celebrating another successful year of helping Ohioans find their missing money at the 2024 Ohio State Fair, which concluded this evening.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) has issued an order for CoinZoom, Inc., a cryptocurrency exchange, to immediately suspend operations in Ohio.