N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4208.2
The commission shall assign a track steward and as many inspectors as it deems necessary to each race meeting. The track steward shall be the principal representative of the commission at such meeting. He shall have general supervision over all State and association racing officials, inspectors, licensees and appointees of the commission assigned or engaged at such meeting. He shall supervise the licensing procedure at such race track. He shall supervise the conduct of the racing and of the pari-mutuel department. If necessary, he may act in place of an official, or as an additional official or may appoint a substitute official at such race meeting. He shall have the authority to conduct inquiries and in connection therewith to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses, and the production of all relevant and material reports, books, papers, documents, correspondence and other evidence. He shall have the power to administer oaths and examine witnesses and shall submit a report of all proceedings thereon. The inspectors assigned to each meeting shall carry out such duties as are assigned by the track steward. The steward shall have the power to impose penalties for violations of this Subchapter.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4208.2