Oversight Bodies

2 tracked · ranked by independence

01 Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation

The NYC Department of Investigation is the oldest municipal inspector general in the United States, tracing its origins to 1873. The Commissioner is appointed by the Mayor with City Council...

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New York City Conflicts of Interest Board

NYC COIB

57 / 100 limited

The NYC Conflicts of Interest Board is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Members serve staggered six-year terms and may only be removed...

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Law Enforcement Oversight

Who watches the police?

Bodies with statutory law-enforcement scope

2 bodies · ranked by independence

Ethics

New York City Conflicts of Interest Board

NYC COIB

Independence 57/100

LE capability 8/40

Discipline authority: none
UOF investigation: refers
Evidence access: none
Civilian composition: required

Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation

NYC DOI

Independence 48/100

LE capability 26/40

Discipline authority: advisory
UOF investigation: independent
Evidence access: full
Civilian composition: none

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