New York Consolidated Laws, State Finance Law - STF § 123-c. Pleadings and procedure

1. An action pursuant to this article shall be brought in the supreme court in any county wherein the disbursement has occurred, is likely to occur, or is occurring, or in the county in which the state officer or employee has his or her principal office.

2. The complaint in such action shall be either verified or supported by affidavits.

3. Where the plaintiff in such action is a person other than the attorney general, a copy of the summons and complaint shall be served upon the attorney general.

4. An action under the provisions of this article shall be heard upon such notice to such officer or employee as the court, justice or judge shall direct, and shall be promptly determined.  The action shall have preference over all other causes in all courts.