(2) The department may conduct an investigation of a loss to determine whether legal action should be commenced. The department may administer oaths and examine witnesses in connection with its investigation. The State Fire Marshal and the Department of State Police and all state agencies covered under this chapter shall cooperate with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the investigation. [1961 c.448 §12; 1985 c.731 §11; 1991 c.566 §4]