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Committee outlines timeline for opioid grant reporting and next‑year applications; written reports required
Summary
The committee set a timeline for opioid settlement/grant funds: require written reports from current recipients by September, open applications in January, hold applicant interviews in October, and vote on allocations in November so awards begin with the next calendar year.
The County Finance Committee on Aug. 4 set a schedule for reviewing current opioid grant spending and for next year's application process, directing recipients to submit written reports and laying out a timetable for review and awards.
The mayor summarized that two years of opioid funding have been distributed and that past practice has been to budget recurring items such as drug court before allocating remaining funds (about $200,000 in past cycles) to other programs. The committee recommended that current recipients submit written expenditure reports rather than requiring all recipients to appear in person; staff will accept in‑person updates if recipients request to present.
Timeline and process: the committee asked staff to require written reports by September for prior recipients; to prepare and issue an invitation to apply (RFP/notice) in January for the next cycle; to hold applicant presentations in October during the finance committee meeting if applicants request; and to vote on grant allocations in November so funds and programs are in place by the start of the next calendar year.
Why it matters: the committee said written reports will satisfy state reporting and local oversight while streamlining meeting time. Staff and the mayor noted state reporting for opioid funds is closely tracked and that recipients should provide documentation for the committee and state records.
Action: committee members agreed to the timeline informally; the mayor indicated he will present the timeline to the full commission for final approval. Laurie and staff were asked to ensure deadlines are clear to applicants and to collect the written reports by the stated deadlines.
