2015 New York Laws
LAB - Labor
Article 19 - (Labor) MINIMUM WAGE ACT
660 - Commissioner's powers of investigation.

 660. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or his
  authorized representative shall have power: (a) to investigate the wages
  of  persons  in  any  occupation in the state; (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  employees,  (2)  ascertaining  whether  the
  provisions of this article and the orders  and  regulations  promulgated
  hereunder  are being complied with; and (c) to require from any employer
  full and correct statements and reports in writing, at such times as the
  commissioner may deem necessary, of the wages  paid  to  and  the  hours
  worked by his employees.