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Why NY Checked™ Outperforms the NYS OCA.


Let's be real about those NYS OCA searches for a minute. They're useful, sure - but are they worth that $95 per-name price tag? Not when NY Checked™ delivers the same caliber of information without emptying your wallet. 

While everyone's busy treating the NYS OCA like it's the holy grail of background checks, we've been quietly perfecting something better. Our proprietary database includes:

  • Town & village records NYS County courts miss completely
  • Name variations and misspellings that the NYS OCA's exact-match system overlooks
  • Misdemeanor records that disappear under the NYS OCA's "Redemption Policy"

The New York Background Check Advantage


Running the $95 per name NYS OCA criminal search on every one of your applicants will quickly burn through your budget.  Employers’ other option, New York county courts, don’t contain most misdemeanor information – you know, those pesky little convictions like assault, weapons possession, and fraud. 

Meanwhile, NY Checked™ captures it all (misdemeanors plus felonies)  and delivers results in hours, not days. That's why smart HR teams across New York are switching faster than you can say "budget approval."

How We Keep Costs Down While Delivering More


We've spent 20+ years building direct relationships with New York's complex court system. Our proprietary technology eliminates the middleman fees that make the NYS OCA so expensive. 

Our database updates hourly (versus weekly for the NYS OCA), so you're not just getting cheaper results – you're getting fresher, more accurate intelligence on every candidate.

The Bottom Line


When you're making hiring decisions, incomplete information isn't just inconvenient – it's dangerous. NY Checked™ gives you the complete picture at a fraction of the cost. 

So calculate your savings, then ask yourself: why pay more for less?

NY Checked™ is the exclusive background screening solution from CIChecked, Your Proactive Truth Partner™ since 2004.

NY Checked™ Savings Calculator.

See how much you'll save by switching from the NYS Office of Court Administration (OCA) to NY Checked™

How we calculate savings: Direct cost difference between the NYS OCA ($95 per name) and NY Checked™ ($32.50 per name), which is $62.50 per name searched.

Our Proof Is in the Badges & Stats

When we say we’re the best, we back it up.
Here’s what sets us apart:

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WBENC Certified

Proudly woman-owned and operated.

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SHRM Recognized

Trusted by HR professionals nationwide.

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HRO Today Baker’s Dozen

Ranked among the best in background screening.

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PBSA Member

The gold standard in our industry.

"We’ve been extremely satisfied with the customer service provided by CIChecked. The CI team is always available for us, particularly in urgent situations.  We truly appreciate the team's willingness to work within our processes and adapt to our unique needs.   The positive impact on our hiring process has been undeniable - with the assistance of CIChecked, we’ve reduced our 2024 pre-boarding time by 44%!"

Director of Talent Acquisition

Healthcare Client

“If you are in need of a new background checking service or are even interested in just exploring a different one, PLEASE contact CI. You won't be disappointed.”

Senior HR Manager

Bank Client

“We screen 1,000s of volunteers on top of our seasonal hires every year, and their system is the easiest we have ever used. I highly recommend CI for all your background check needs."

HR Director

Nonprofit Client

“We greatly appreciate the partnership we have with CI. They consistently meet our timelines, and the reporting provided is concise. Would highly recommend CI!”

HR Director

Healthcare Client

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about NY Checked.

Yes, but only when NY Checked™ reveals previous criminal convictions, conviction records, or other adverse information on the subject. If that happens, CI will do a primary source verification to obtain the most up-to-date court criminal record disposition data.

CIChecked only delivers misdemeanor and felony criminal record convictions to our clients. Any violations or dismissed cases do not get reported. When these additional criminal searches need to be run, third-party fees may be incurred.
On average, eight to ten percent of subject’s will need additional criminal record searches based upon the NY Checked™ results to comply with the Primary Source Verification requirements of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
NY Checked™’s criminal record search is exclusive to covering New York State.
Yes, we do have access to misdemeanor and felony data. Our criminal database has contains Federal, State, County, local, town, and even city court data.
Yes, when no adverse information is found, NY Checked™ is compliant with the FCRA.
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Ready to Stop Overpaying for New York Background Checks?

Stop throwing money away on overpriced NYS OCA searches. Calculate your actual savings in seconds with our calculator above.

When you see how much you'll save (most organizations are shocked by the number), complete the quick form that appears to get your personalized quote. Our team will show you exactly how to implement NY Checked™ in your organization – usually within 24 hours of your request.

Don't let another dollar go to waste on incomplete background checks. Get your custom savings analysis today. Your first step toward better, faster, cost-efficient NY background checks.

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