The city’s jail complex on Rikers Island has long been plagued by violence, with officials there often accused of being less than transparent. On Tuesday, those officials were again accused of obstruction — this time by its independent oversight body, the Board of Correction.

On Tuesday, the board unanimously approved a resolution condemning the department for failing to “fully and promptly respond to the board’s request for information and documentation regarding basic jail operations,” which it argues is a breach of the department’s legal obligations and an obstruction of its independent oversight.

The resolution demanded the department comply with its information requests and designate a liaison to ensure timely responses to the board.

Over the last several weeks, according to the re

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