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Budget proposes directing opioid settlement and other off-budget funds to maintain programs; committee seeks transparency
Summary
The administration proposes using a portion of opioid settlement proceeds and other off-budget accounts to continue services, including some ARPA-funded programs, while keeping certain discretionary cannabis funds off-budget; lawmakers asked for listings and accounting of off-budget sources.
Jeff, secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, said the state has received about $130 million so far from opioid settlements and expects additional proceeds. He told the committee the administration proposes directing disbursements through the existing opioid settlement committee rather than sweeping the funds into the general fund, and to use up to one-third of settlement proceeds for state costs per the…
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