N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 7013.1
In order to provide for the effective management of inmate populations and facility housing units in a safe and secure correctional environment, the chief administrative officer of each correctional facility shall establish, implement and maintain a formal and objective system for the consistent classification of all inmates. Compliance with this Part shall ensure that each facility develops and implements a classification system that provides a mechanism for inmate screening, assessment and classification review to identify the special needs and security and supervision requirements of inmates in order to determine appropriate housing assignments.