New York Consolidated Laws, State Finance Law - STF § 21. Auxiliary powers of executive department

1. Shall have access, at all reasonable times, to offices of state departments and of divisions, bureaus and subordinates thereof, and to state institutions and public works.

2. May examine all books, papers, records and documents in any such office and institution.

3. May require any state officer, or head of a department or of a division or bureau therein, or officer of a state institution, to furnish such data, information or statements as may be necessary.

4. May take and hear proofs and testimony, administer oaths, subpoena and compel the attendance of witnesses and compel the production of books, papers, records and documents.