N.Y. Labor Law § 678: Commissioner's powers of investigation

§ 678. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or

his authorized representative shall have power: (a) to investigate the

wages of persons employed on a farm; (b) to enter the place of business

or employment of any employer for the purpose of (1) examining and

inspecting any and all books, registers, payrolls and other records that

in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the wages paid to, or the

hours worked by any employee, (2) ascertaining whether the provisions of

this article and the regulations promulgated hereunder are being

complied with; and (c) to require from any employer full and correct

statements and reports in writing of the records required by this

article, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary.