N.Y. Executive Law § 57: Establishment and organization

§ 57. Establishment and organization. 1. There shall be an office of

the inspector general of New York for transportation in the executive

department. The head of the office shall be the inspector general of New

York for transportation.

2. The inspector general shall be appointed by the governor and shall

hold office until the end of the term of the governor by whom he or she

is appointed and until his or her successor is appointed.

3. The inspector general may appoint a deputy inspector general to

serve at his or her pleasure, who shall be responsible for conducting

investigations and prosecuting violations of law. The inspector general

shall identify a process for a coordinated approach with prosecutors to

avoid duplication and provide for a timely response to alleged

violations.

4. The salary of the inspector general shall be established by the

governor within the limit of funds available therefore.