Daniel Martuscello the Third has been confirmed as the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) by the Senate. Martuscello has served as Acting Commissioner of DOCCS since June 2023.
“With nearly three decades of experience in various positions throughout DOCCS, Daniel Martuscello has the vision and experience it takes to run such a large agency that is critical to maintaining public safety,” Governor Hochul said. “It is without question that he will continue to lead the agency forward in a way that serves all New Yorkers fairly and equally.”
Martuscello began his career with the Department in 1997. He served as a Correction Officer prior to transitioning to administrative services, where he held a variety of titles within the Bureau of Personnel, including Director of Human Resources. He was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for Administrative Services, where he oversaw the agency’s $3.5 billion budget, statewide training, and facility infrastructure. He was then appointed Executive Deputy Commissioner where he provided oversight of the entire Executive Team and implemented major initiatives for the Department, with an emphasis on labor relations, intergovernmental affairs, facility operations, and community issues.
“With nearly three decades of experience in various positions throughout DOCCS, Daniel Martuscello has the vision and experience it takes to run such a large agency that is critical to maintaining public safety,” Governor Hochul said. “It is without question that he will continue to lead the agency forward in a way that serves all New Yorkers fairly and equally.”
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