Chief Clark says Commonwealth Court raised concerns about opioid trust review process

Jun 4, 2026

Chief Clark told the Washington County Board of Commissioners that the Commonwealth Court questioned the Opioid Trust Committee's review procedures — citing lack of factual findings — and that one withdrawn decision and several reversals have restored funding for multiple recovery programs.

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Chief Clark told the Washington County Board of Commissioners at a special meeting that the Commonwealth Court voiced significant concerns about how the Opioid Trust Committee conducted its first-round award reviews and that the court’s questioning signaled a need for clearer procedures.

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