All questions of fact in compensation proceedings are determined by the State Industrial Board (now Workmen's Compensation Board) or referee. ( Matter of Archer v. Cole, 244 A.D. 848.) Under sections 20 Work. Comp. of and23 Work. Comp. of the Workmen's CompensationLaw the board has jurisdiction to pass upon the rights between the employer and the State. ( Matter of Brophy v. Prudential Ins. Co., 241 A.D. 306, affd. 271 N.Y. 644.)