N.Y. STF Law § 21

§ 21. Auxiliary powers of executive department. In aid of any powers\nvested in the governor under this article, or under provisions of the\nstate departments law relative to revision of departmental estimates and\npreparation of the budget, he or any authorized representative of the\ndivision of the budget\n 1. Shall have access, at all reasonable times, to offices of state\ndepartments and of divisions, bureaus and subordinates thereof, and to\nstate institutions and public works.\n 2. May examine all books, papers, records and documents in any such\noffice and institution.\n 3. May require any state officer, or head of a department or of a\ndivision or bureau therein, or officer of a state institution, to\nfurnish such data, information or statements as may be necessary.\n 4. May take and hear proofs and testimony, administer oaths, subpoena\nand compel the attendance of witnesses and compel the production of\nbooks, papers, records and documents.\n