N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 4 § 71.4
Any employee of the State who obtains knowledge of examination results prior to the eligible list being officially published by the Department of Civil Service, either by reason of his or her duties as an employee of the Department of Civil Service or as an employee of another State department or agency involved in the administering of examinations of the Department of Civil Service or involved in examining candidates as an agent for the Department of Civil Service or by any other means whatsoever, is hereby strictly prohibited from disclosing such information to any candidate or any other person not involved in administering the examination until the results of such examination have been officially established and an eligible list published by the Department of Civil Service. Willful violation of this section, as determined by the president or the president's designee, may result in barring the perpetrator from the taking of examinations for a period of time not to exceed two years. In addition, a willful violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed sufficient cause for disciplinary action, including removal.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 4 § 71.4