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Agency Testimony

Commissioner Lee introduces ECB Amnesty Program goals

New York City Council · Aug 11, 2026 · starts 0:03:18 · 40 sec

Commissioner Richard Lee introduces himself and Deputy Commissioner Annette Hill, and explains the ECB Amnesty and Compliance Program aims to encourage resolution of ECB violations, increase compliance, and collect fines in an area difficult for the city to enforce.

Richard Lee

Can you hear me okay?

Richard Lee

Great.

Richard Lee

Good afternoon.

Richard Lee

Majority Leader Abreu, Deputy Speaker Williams, members of the Finance Committee, and members of the City Council.

Richard Lee

My name is Richard Lee, and I am the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Finance.

Richard Lee

I am joined today by Annette Hill, Deputy Commissioner of Customer Operations.

Richard Lee

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the proposed ECB Amnesty and Compliance Program Authorization legislation.

Richard Lee

The goal of the ECB Amnesty and Compliance Program is to encourage the resolution of ECB violations to increase compliance and collect fines in an area that is difficult for the city to enforce.