N.Y. Public Health Law § 619: Commissioner; regulatory powers

§ 619. Commissioner; regulatory powers. The commissioner shall adopt

regulations to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this article,

including, but not limited to:

1. setting standards of performance for the provision of core public

health services which shall include performance criteria to ensure that

reimbursable health services are delivered in an efficient and effective

manner by a municipality; and

2. monitoring, collecting data and evaluating the provision of core

public health services by the municipalities and the amounts expended by

the municipalities for such services.