Bill > S08249

This bill requires the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to collect and report comprehensive data from the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), a department unit that handles complaints within correctional facilities. The quarterly reports must be submitted to the Assembly Speaker, Senate President, and Governor, and will include detailed information such as the number of complaints received (categorized by facility, type, and source), how complaints are processed and assigned, the number of investigations closed by each OSI unit, referrals for criminal prosecution, referrals for employee disciplinary actions, and OSI staffing details. Additionally, an annual report will be required that details the average investigation length for each correctional facility and provides recommendations for policy or procedural revisions, including the nature of those recommendations and any actions taken in response. This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within the corrections system by mandating systematic and comprehensive reporting of investigative activities and complaints.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8249