N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules § 4321: Fees and expenses

Rule 4321. Fees and expenses. 1. An order or a stipulation for a

reference shall determine the basis and method of computing the

referee's fees and provide for their payment. The court may make an

appropriate order for the payment of the reasonable expenses of the

referee. Unless the court otherwise orders or the stipulation otherwise

provides, such fees and expenses of the referee shall be taxed as costs.

2. This section shall not apply where the reference is to a judicial

hearing officer.