New York Laws
Sub Title B - Office of the Ombudsman
523-D - Additional Powers of the Office of the Ombudsman.

ยง 523-d. Additional powers of the office of the ombudsman.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the office of the ombudsman
shall have access to, including the right to inspect and copy, any
records necessary to carry out its rights, powers and duties pursuant to
this subtitle, excluding those protected by statutory privilege.
Consistent with applicable laws and regulations, the confidentiality of
all records and documents obtained must be maintained by the office of
the ombudsman.