School District Information Officer
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Online Complaint Form:
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The Special Commissioner of
Investigation for the New York
City School District
80 Maiden Lane, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Public Information Officer:
If you wish to have a
representative from our office
speak at your school, agency, or
organization, please contact us.
City of New York
The Special Commissioner
of Investigation
For The New York City School District
80 Maiden Lane, 20th Floor
New York, New York 10038
General info: 212-***-****
Fax: 212-***-****
Committed to a Safe, Honest
& Ethical New York City School
System
Anastasia Coleman
Special Commissioner
www.nycsci.org www.nycsci.org www.nycsci.org
HOW TO REPORT
CORRUPTION AND
MISCONDUCT
April 2022
Visit the SCI webpage to stay current on our work
QUESTIONS COMMONLY ASKED
Q: What sort of misconduct does SCI
investigate?
A: SCI investigates misappropriation of funds,
sexual abuse of students, conflicts of interest
and any other criminal or unethical conduct that
hinders the public schools from functioning
effectively.
Q: Whom does SCI investigate?
A: Our job is to keep the schools free of crime
and corruption at every level of the system.
Therefore, SCI investigates anyone who works
on school sites or in administrative offices as well as anyone doing business with the New York City
School District.
Q: How long do investigations take?
A: Speed is one of our main priorities, and some
investigations are completed within weeks of the
initial complaint. However, many investigations
require time-consuming tasks such as gathering
evidence and interviewing witnesses. Therefore,
large-scale investigations can take months to
complete.
Q: How can I help?
A: If you suspect corruption or crime affecting
the school system, your school district, or your
school, call us at 212-***-**** or visit our web- site nycsci.org
Q: Will my job be protected against retaliation
if I report wrongdoing?
A: The Department of Education’s “whistleblow-
er protection” resolution guarantees protection
from retaliation for any employee who reports
corruption or wrongdoing to SCI.
ABOUT US
The Special Commissioner of Investigation for the
New York City School District (“SCI”) was created
independent of the Department of Education by
the Mayor and the Board of Education (“BOE”)
in 1990. SCI investigates fraud, corruption,
misconduct, and other illegal, unethical or
improper activities by officials, employees,
contractors, and vendors doing business with the
New York City Department of Education (“DOE”) -
the nation’s largest school district enrolling nearly one million students and employing 140,000 staff
located in over 1,800 facilities.
OUR GOAL: THE BEST
EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
FOR NEW YORK CITY’S
SCHOOLCHILDREN
Our office conducts investigations that, first
and foremost, insure safe, quality education for
New York City’s schoolchildren. We investigate
allegations of :
• Child sexual and physical abuse
• Corruption & fraud
• Financial crimes
• Misconduct
• Conflicts of Interest
• Mismanagment
• Theft
Whenever we uncover wrongdoing, our office
issues a report that describes the crime or
misconduct and details the investigation. We also
recommend action, whether it be prosecuting
a school official who has committed a crime,
removing an administrator who has acted
unethically, or changing school policy to prevent
similar misconduct from recurring. SCI seeks
not only to protect our schoolchildren but also
to ensure that the billions of dollars allocated to New York City schools annually is spent on
education. Due to this commitment, many of
our investigations result in lasting, far-reaching improvements in our school system.
PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATIONS
SCI’s staff consists of investigators and attorneys with a wealth of experience in investigating, litigating, and prosecuting criminal and civil matters. By order of the Mayor and resolution of the BOE, SCI is authorized to:
• Conduct investigative hearings
• Take testimony under oath
• Examine, copy or remove any evidence
• Issue subpoenas & Conduct arrests
• Recommend disciplinary or remedial action
Having such authority enables SCI to conduct accurate, thorough investigations that result in safer and more productive learning environments for New York City’s children.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SCI wants to know what is happening in your school or district. Your information and cooperation are vital to our success. Everyone who has a stake i
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