Prosecutorial Conduct, Commission on

Agency Web Site: https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-commission-prosecutorial-conduct

Mission

The New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) was established in 2021 as an independent entity dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and holding them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

Organization and Staffing

The Commission consists of 11 non-salaried members appointed by the Governor, the majority leaders of the legislature, the minority leaders of the legislature and the Chief Judge of the NY Courts System. The Commission appoints an Administrator, who must be a member of the NY Bar and may not be an active, former or retired prosecutor. The Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of the CPC and appoints employees as necessary to accomplish the agency’s mission and objectives.

Major Programs

The Commission is responsible for the receipt of complaints and initiation of subsequent investigations into a prosecutor's qualifications, conduct, fitness to perform, and/or execution of official duties in New York State.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2026 Executive Budget recommends a $3 million All Funds appropriation, an increase of $1.25 million from the previous fiscal year for additional personal service and initial startup costs of the agency.

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/21/2025