​Complaints related to allegations of physical or sexual misconduct at a NYS DOCCS facility may be submitted directly to NYS DOCCS Office of Special Investigations. https://publicapps.doccs.ny.gov/doccswebosicomplaintform.aspx

Complaints related to allegations of criminal activity, corruption, fraud and abuse in a NYS Correctional Facility or its employees may be submitted directly to the NYS Inspector General. https://ig.ny.gov/contact-us

Complaints related to allegations of physical or sexual misconduct at a NYC DOC facility may be submitted directly to NYC Department of Investigation. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doi/contact/contact-doi.page

​Complaints related to a NYC Department of Correction facility may also be submitted directly to the NYC Board of Correction. https://www.nyc.gov/site/boc/about/how-to-make-a-complaint.page

The Commission of Correction is an oversight agency and does not have the authority to terminate employment or bring criminal charges. If you wish to submit a complaint to the NYS Commission of Correction related to a correctional facility, you may do so by mail, fax or by completing the Online Complaint form.  


Mailing Address:
NYS Commission of Correction
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
80 S. Swan Street
Albany, NY 12210