N.Y. State Finance Law § 21: Auxiliary powers of executive department

§ 21. Auxiliary powers of executive department. In aid of any powers

vested in the governor under this article, or under provisions of the

state departments law relative to revision of departmental estimates and

preparation of the budget, he or any authorized representative of the

division of the budget

1. Shall have access, at all reasonable times, to offices of state

departments and of divisions, bureaus and subordinates thereof, and to

state institutions and public works.

2. May examine all books, papers, records and documents in any such

office and institution.

3. May require any state officer, or head of a department or of a

division or bureau therein, or officer of a state institution, to

furnish such data, information or statements as may be necessary.

4. May take and hear proofs and testimony, administer oaths, subpoena

and compel the attendance of witnesses and compel the production of

books, papers, records and documents.