In a new push, the Indiana Attorney General's Office is urging people to check the state's database of unclaimed property, which has surged to $199 million.

In 2011 alone, 303,870 new properties valued at more than $35.6 million were added to the list.

"In every county around the state, Hoosiers have money they have forgotten about or never knew existed," said Attorney General Greg Zoeller. "It is my duty to inform Hoosiers how to find and claim it. This money belongs to someone, and I'm encouraging people to search for themselves, and their family, friends and neighbors."

Nearly $60.7 million of the money belongs to residents or former residents of Marion, officials said.

Hoosiers can search the state's website -- IndianaUnclaimed.com -- or find forgotten money using a new free mobile application.

Unclaimed property typically includes investment earnings, insurance proceeds and benefits, wages, and money from savings and checking accounts.

Less than 1 percent of unclaimed assets are actual items, such as those found in safe-deposit boxes.

The state holds the assets for 25 years after they are reported.