ยง 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.