(a) In connection with other powers of the Auditor of Accounts, the Auditor shall have the power to administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by the filing of a praecipe for a subpoena with the Prothonotary of any county of this State.
(b) A subpoena issued under this section shall be effective throughout this State.
(c) Service of such a subpoena shall be made by any sheriff of this State by serving the person to whom it is addressed personally or by leaving it at such person's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing therein.
(d) Failure to obey a subpoena shall be punishable under the Rules of the Superior Court.