KRS 376.130: Taking of depositions and hearing of evidence by the commissioner --

Auditing of accounts and report on claims.

The commissioner shall issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear before him at his

sittings, and upon their failure to attend he shall issue attachments as in other cases. The

commissioner shall have the same power and authority as an examiner in taking

depositions, and shall be governed by the same rules and regulations in respect to the

evidence which may be produced before him. He may adjour n from day to day and from

time to time, until his duties in the action have been completed and he is ready to report.

He shall audit the statements, and make up his report showing the amount due to each

claimant, the nature and character of the respective liens, and the evidence upon which

each claim was allowed.