New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 4201 - Powers of referees to report.

  4201. Powers of referees to report. A referee to inquire and report
  shall have the power to issue subpoenas,  to  administer  oaths  and  to
  direct  the  parties to engage in and permit such disclosure proceedings
  as will expedite the disposition of the issues.

Last modified: February 3, 2019