N.Y. Correction Law § 600: Certain correctional officers to administer oaths

§ 600. Certain correctional officers to administer oaths. The

commissioner of correction and the deputy and assistant commissioners of

correction may administer oaths and take affidavits in all matters

relating to the affairs of the state prisons. The warden, principal

keeper, chief clerk, of each prison are authorized and required to take

affidavits, in all matters of accounts against their respective prisons,

and also in relation to fees of sheriffs in bringing prisoners to any of

said prisons.