Establishes the office of the correctional ombudsperson to enhance transparency and accountability in New York state correctional facilities.

The bill creates the office of the correctional ombudsperson within the executive department to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality, and accountability in state and local correctional facilities. The ombudsperson will oversee the operations of correctional facilities, investigate complaints, and report findings to the governor and legislature. The ombudsperson can interview candidates for superintendent positions, inspect facilities, and review policies.

Establishes the office of the correctional ombudsperson to enhance transparency and accountability in New York state correctional facilities.

The bill creates the office of the correctional ombudsperson within the executive department to achieve transparency, fairness, impartiality, and accountability in state and local correctional facilities. The ombudsperson will oversee the operations of correctional facilities, investigate complaints, and report findings to the governor and legislature. The ombudsperson can interview candidates for superintendent positions, inspect facilities, and review policies.