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DOF outlines permit holds, lien conversions and 30–60 day collection cycles to improve ECB recoveries
Summary
DOF told the committee it is pursuing partnerships with DOB and DOT to require respondents to cure ECB judgments before permits or licenses are issued, exploring DOB lien conversions, increasing in‑house alternative enforcement capacity, and using three contracted outside collection agencies.
Department of Finance officials described enforcement and outreach strategies the agency is pursuing to raise recoveries beyond the amnesty program.
Commissioner Richard Lee said DOF is exploring coordination with the Department of Buildings and Department of Transportation to require prospective permit or license applicants to satisfy outstanding ECB judgments before credentials are issued; DOF estimated that permitting‑related enforcement could yield about $10,000,000 in FY27. Annette Hill said the account executive unit currently cycles debt through in‑house outreach for roughly 30–60 days before an account moves to an outside collection agency or legal execution.
DOF also said it currently contracts with three outside collection agencies and is increasing resources for its alternative enforcement unit to pursue targeted, one‑on‑one outreach for high‑value violations. The department said lien conversions for DOB‑issued ECB judgments are under review and that it will return to the council with detailed scope and revenue estimates once it completes analysis with DOB.
