2006 New York Code - Release From Fines.

 
    §  6-104  Release  from  fines.  a.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  the
  comptroller to release any contractor from any fine or penalty  incurred
  under  a contract, except upon the unanimous recommendation of the board
  of estimate.
    b. The board of estimate may, by resolution, authorize the comptroller
  to dispose of such cases without reference to or further action  by  the
  board where the sum released does not exceed five hundred dollars.