Section 2803. Examination of the books and accounts of public authorities by the state comptroller

Notwithstanding  any  other  provision of this  chapter, the state comptroller shall, from time to  time  but  not  less
  than  once  in every five years, examine the books and accounts of every
  authority or commission heretofore or hereafter continued or created  by
  this  chapter, including its receipts, disbursements, contracts, leases,
  sinking funds,  investments  and  any  other  matters  relating  to  its
  financial   standing.   In  lieu  of  such  an  examination,  the  state
  comptroller is hereby authorized to accept from every such authority  or
  commission an external examination of its books and accounts made at the
  request of such authority or commission.