In compliance with Local Law 44 of 2013 passed by the New York City Council, ACS posts quarterly and annual Incident Reports for Detention, Non-Secure Placement and Limited Secure Placement.
Our audit found that DOC’s commissaries are providing the intended services for the inmates but that the controls need to be strengthened to prevent duplicate payments to vendors and waste, and to ensure proper accounting for inventory.
The Department of Correction (DOC) is on the Comptroller’s Agency Watch List for the second consecutive
year. First announced in 2018, the Agency Watch List spotlights city agencies that raise the most budgetary
concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results.
Charts and graphs depicting NYC Department Of Correction FYs 2008-18 Operating Expenditures, Jail Population, Cost Per Detainee, Staffing Ratios, Performance Measure Outcomes, and Overtime
Audit of the Board of Correction to determine whether the BOX maintained adequate financial controls over its purchasing practices for OTPS expenditures.
“The Agency Watch List spotlights city agencies that raise the most budgetary concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results. The following report reviews trends to evaluate the effectiveness of agency spending in achieving the Administration’s stated goals.”
Advancing the vision of a smaller, safer and fairer jail system remains one of the City’s most pressing challenges and will necessitate collective action on the part of all criminal legal system stakeholders.
Comptroller Lander wrote to members of the Board of Correction strongly urging them to reject the Department of Correction’s variance request to scan mail onto tablets and limit package vendors.
Since January 2022, at least twenty-six people have died in custody in New York City’s jails, underscoring the persistent dysfunction and violence of the jail system and accelerating calls for more oversight of jail operations.
June 2022 BOC Public Meeting Agenda:
1) Approval of Minutes of May 10, 2022 Meeting
2) Board of Correction Updates
3) Presentation, Public Comment and Vote – Discussion of Open Meetings Law Resolution
4) Department of Correction Presentation on RMAS Progress
...and more
Due to the COVID- 19 crisis, the Board of Correction (BOC) will not be submitting its first progress report (due July 1, 2020) on the impact on incarcerated individuals of closing jails on Rikers Island and constructing new facilities to replace such jails as required by Law 192 of 2019.
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation regarding six suicides and four deaths by drug intoxication that occurred in Department of Correction custody in 2021.
NEW YORK CITY
BOARD OF CORRECTION
June 5, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
ATTENDEES
MEMBERS PRESENT
DeAnna Hoskins, Vice-Chair
Dr. Rachael Bedard, Member
Robert L. Cohen, M.D. Member
Felipe Franco, Member
Jacqueline Sherman, Member
Statement Regarding the Emergency Meeting of the Board Held on June 5, 2023
For immediate release: June 5, 2023
Five members of the Board of Correction convened an Emergency Board Meeting this afternoon
1) Approval of Minutes of March 14, 2023 Meeting
2) Board of Correction Updates
3) Department of Correction Commissioner Updates
a. Updates on Recruitment and Training
4) Correctional Health Services Updates
a. Overview of Correctional Health Services’ Simulation Center
NEW YORK CITY
BOARD OF CORRECTION
May 16, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dwayne C. Sampson, Chair
Dr. Rachael Bedard, Member
Robert L. Cohen, M.D. Member
Felipe Franco, Member
DeAnna Hoskins, Member
Jacqueline M. Pitts, Member
Jacqueline Sherman, Member
Joseph Ramos, Member
The Board of Correction ("BOC") is saddened to hear of Mr. Rubu Zhao's passing, which marks the second death in New York City Department of Correction ("DOC") custody in 2023. Mr. Zhao, 52, died on May 16, 2023, at approximately 11:51 pm at Elmhurst Hospital.
BOARD OF CORRECTION
CITY OF NEW YORK
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CORRECTION
JUNE 5, 2023 PUBLIC MEETING
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2022, New York Governor Hochul signed Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022 relating to the 2022-2023 New York State budget, which included amendments to the Public Officers Law (POL
1) Review and approval of agenda
2) Approval of minutes: May 16, 2023 meeting and June 5, 2023 emergency meeting
3) Public Comment Period – People in Custody and DOC/CHS Staff
4) Board of Correction Updates
5) General Public Comment Period
6) Department of Correction Commissioner Updates
a. Updates
RULES OF PROCEDURE OF
THE NEW YORK CITY
BOARD OF CORRECTION
Amended as of June 5, 2023
These Rules of Procedure, upon their adoption, shall be the Rules of Procedure of the New York City Board of Correction (the “Board”) and shall be the governing instrument of the Board.
NEW YORK CITY
BOARD OF CORRECTION
May 16, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
ATTENDEES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Dwayne C. Sampson, Chair
Rachael Bedard, M.D. Member
Robert L. Cohen, M.D. Member
Felipe Franco, Member
Deanna Hoskins, Member
Jacqueline Pitts, Member
Joseph Ramos, Member
Jacqueline Sherman, Esq., Me
1)Presentation and Vote on June 5, 2023 Remote Meeting Resolution
2)Motion to amend the Board of Correction’s by-laws
3)Motion to elect Vice-Chair
4)Motion to appoint Interim Executive Director
Press Release: The Board of Correction is deeply saddened by the death of Marvin Pines, marking the first death in New York City Department of Correction (“DOC”) custody in 2023. Mr. Pines, 65, died on February 4, 2023, at approximately 6:18 am, following a medical emergency while in DOC custody.
Press Release: The Department of Correction recently revoked the Board staff’s access to independently view Genetec, the Body worn Camera System, and handheld video at any time, and forbade the recording and use of such video in our work.
19 deaths occurred in New York City jails in 2022. The Board covered the deaths of Tarz Youngblood, George Pagan, and Herman Diaz in a May 9, 2022 report titled February & March 2022 Deaths in DOC Custody Report and Recommendations.
3) Presentation, Public Comment and Vote – Public Meeting Frequency Resolution
4) Department of Correction’s Variance Requests on 1-11(e)(1)(i) (Correspondence/Mail) & 1-12(a) (Packages)
a. Public Comment
b. Department of Correction Presentation - Correspondence
c. Committee on Mail and Packages Rec
On May 9, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the deaths of Tarz Youngblood (February 27, 2022), George Pagan (March 17, 2022), and Herman Diaz (March 18, 2022).
On November 16, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the deaths of nine individuals in Department of Correction custody in 2022.
In recent months, there has been mounting evidence, including first-hand observations by Board members and staff, that the New York City Department of Correction (DOC or Department) has been locking down housing units for longer durations and with greater frequency.
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation regarding six suicides and four deaths by drug intoxication that occurred in Department of Correction custody in 2021.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Wednesday May 13, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Tuesday May 12, 2020.
a. Deaths
b. Outstanding Requests and Questions from Previous Meetings
c. EEOs and Minimum Standards
d. Tablets
a. Action Plan Update – Description of Plans to Reduce Violence, including GRVC
b. Public Comment Period on DOC Plan for Violence Reduction and GRVC
c. Staff Absenteeism and Discipline Nu
3) Public Comment on DOC Variance Request
4) Presentation and Votes on DOC Limited Variance Request–Minimum Standard 1-09(c)(1)(i) (visiting during holiday)
5) Department of Correction Commissioner Updates
a. Nunez Action Plan Update
b. Description of Plans to Reduce Violence, including GRVC
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices.
On October 18, 2021, the Board released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the attempted suicide of Nicholas Feliciano, who attempted suicide on November 27, 2019 and suffered permanent brain damage.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Wednesday April 1, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 Updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Thursday April 2, 2020.
Brief on how the New York City Board of Correction (BOC), the City’s independent oversight agency, adapted its oversight model to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Friday April 3, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday April 4, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Sunday April 5, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Monday April 6, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Wednesday April 8, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Thursday April 9, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Friday April 10, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday April 11, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Sunday April 12, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Monday April 13, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Wednesday April 15, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) COVID-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Tuesday April 14, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Thursday April 16, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Friday April 17, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday April 18, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Monday April 20, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Wednesday April 22, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Thursday April 23, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Friday April 24, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday April 25, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Sunday April 26, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Monday April 27, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Tuesday April 28, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Wednesday April 29, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Thursday April 30, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Saturday May 2, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Friday May 1, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 8:00 am on Sunday May 3, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Tuesday May 5, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Monday May 4, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Wednesday May 6, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Thursday May 7, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Friday May 8, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday May 9, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Sunday May 10, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 7:00 am on Monday, May 18, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Friday, May 22, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Saturday, May 23, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Monday, May 25, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Sunday, May 24, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Friday, May 29, 2020.
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Department of Correction (DOC) Covid-19 updates to the Board of Correction (BOC) as of 11:59pm Thursday, May 28, 2020.