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Abreu asks about FY26 collections and judgment settlement program

New York City Council · Aug 11, 2026 · starts 0:45:48 · 52 sec

Abreu asks how much DOF collected in FY2026 and what percentage of ECB judgments are collected through the judgment settlement program. Lee reports $88 million collected and about 33% through the judgment settlement program.

Shaun Abreu

Thank you so much, Councilwoman.

Shaun Abreu

In March 2026, DOF announced a 30-day review of its efforts to collect outstanding ECB judgment debt and stated that, as of October 2024,

Shaun Abreu

Approximately $573 million in ECB judgment debt was identified as potentially collectible, while approximately $744 million was deemed uncollectible.

Shaun Abreu

DOF also projected collecting $70.1 million in fiscal year 26 and indicated that additional collection efforts could increase collections beyond that amount.

Shaun Abreu

How much did DOF collect for FY 2026?

Richard Lee

So for 26, we ended up collecting $88 million.

Shaun Abreu

What percentage of the ECB judgments are collected through the judgment settlement program?

Richard Lee

Through the judgment settlement program, about a third, 33%.