Bill > A08573

This bill requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to collect and report detailed quarterly data about complaints received by the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), a department within the correctional system. The quarterly report must be submitted to the assembly speaker, senate president, and governor, and must include comprehensive information such as the number of confirmed and unconfirmed complaints, their origin, type, and subject (e.g., involving incarcerated individuals, staff, etc.), how complaints were received, how they were routed for investigation or action, and the total number of investigations closed. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report detailing the average time to close investigations for each correctional facility, along with any recommendations made by OSI for policy or procedural revisions. The report must categorize recommendations by facility, nature, and any resulting actions. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability within the corrections system by providing detailed, regular reporting on investigative activities and potential areas for improvement.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8573