2010 New York Code
LAB - Labor
Article 19 - (650 - 665) 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.