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Lee explains debt referral process and program mechanics

New York City Council · Aug 11, 2026 · starts 0:04:45 · 39 sec

Lee describes how ECB debt is referred to DOF upon OATH docketing of unresolved violations, explains that violations go into judgment after 100 days, and outlines that amnesty participants would receive a 25% reduction with interest waived and must resolve any violations requiring correction.

Richard Lee

ECB debt is referred to the Department of Finance upon Oates'docketing of unresolved violations that have been adjudicated by Oates'ECB subdivision.

Richard Lee

The proposed amnesty program will incentivize resolution and payment by reducing fines for individuals who have violations in judgment.

Richard Lee

Violations go into judgment when recipients do not pay or dispute them within 100 days generally.

Richard Lee

Amnesty program participants would receive a 25% reduction in the violation amount and will have the interest waived.

Richard Lee

The program would require the resolution of any outstanding violations which require correction.