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Auditor reports about $15,900 in opioid-settlement balances and past uses

Howard County Commissioners Court · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The county auditor presented opioid-settlement fund balances totaling about $15,900 and explained that some subaccounts are restricted to treatment and counseling while others are more flexible; past purchases from the fund have included AEDs and courtroom emergency kits.

The auditor provided an information item summarizing opioid-settlement account balances across several fiscal years. Staff said roughly $15,900 remains across restricted and unrestricted subaccounts; some funds are tightly restricted to counseling and treatment services while other subaccounts may be used for broader medical- and emergency-related needs.

Chair (speaker 2) noted prior uses of the opioid fund to purchase AED units placed around county facilities and emergency medical kits for courtrooms. No action was taken; the item was presented for information and the court moved on to other agenda matters.