N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 4315: Referee to be sworn

Rule 4315. Referee to be sworn. A referee, other than a judicial

hearing officer or a special referee, before entering upon his duties,

shall be sworn faithfully and fairly to do such acts and make such

determination and report as the order requires. The oath may be

administered by any person authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds

by the real property law. The oath may be waived upon consent of all

parties.