N.Y. Public Health Law Section 242*2
Preparation and distribution of reports

The department shall submit a biennial report to the governor and the legislature describing the activities of the office and health status of minority areas. The first such report shall be transmitted on or before September first, nineteen hundred ninety-four. Such report shall contain the following information:

1.

Activities of the office of health equity, expenditures incurred in carrying out such activities, and anticipated activities to be undertaken in the future.

2.

Progress in carrying out the functions and duties listed in § 241 (Regional health directors)section two hundred forty-one of this title.

3.

An analysis of the health status of underserved populations, including those populations within racially and ethnically diverse areas, and the status of health delivery systems serving those communities. Such analysis shall be conducted in cooperation with the health equity council and other interested agencies.

4.

Any recommended improvements to programs and/or regulations that would enhance the cost effectiveness of the office, and programs intended to meet the health and health care needs of underserved populations. * NB There are 2 § 242’s

Source: Section 242*2 — Preparation and distribution of reports, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PBH/242*2 (updated Aug. 19, 2022; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).

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