N.Y. Correction Law § 122: Control of fiscal transactions and recovery of debts

§ 122. Control of fiscal transactions and recovery of debts. All the

fiscal transactions and dealings on account of each correctional

facility shall be conducted by and in the name of the superintendent

thereof, who shall have control over all matters of finance relating to

such facility, subject to the direction and supervision of the

commissioner of correction. Such superintendent shall be capable in law

of suing in all courts and places, and in all matters concerning the

facility, by his name of office, and by that name shall be authorized to

sue for and recover all sums of money due from any person to any former

agent, agent and superintendent or superintendent of the facility, or to

the people of this state on account of such facility. But it shall not

be lawful in any such suit or action for any defendant to plead or give

in evidence any offset or matter by way of recoupment or counterclaim

except for payments made, and not credited to such defendant, or to

recover any judgment against such superintendent in such suit or action

other than for the costs and disbursements therein. Each superintendent

shall enforce the payment of all debts due to the facility under his

charge with as little delay as possible, but subject to the approbation

of the commissioner of correction, he may accept any security from any

debtor on granting him time, that he may deem conducive to the interests

of the state. The commissioner of correction or any person authorized in

the rules and regulations of the department may at any time exercise the

powers granted to a superintendent hereunder.