N.Y. State Finance Law § 150: Foreclosure of mortgages by the state

§ 150. Foreclosure of mortgages by the state. The comptroller shall

cause all mortgages belonging to the state upon which default is made in

the payment of principal or interest, to be foreclosed, whenever, in his

judgment, it may be necessary for the protection of the interest of the

state. All actions or proceedings for that purpose shall be prosecuted

or conducted by the attorney-general.