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What the Board decided on opioid settlement funds: a at‑a‑glance list
Summary
The board accepted a reconciliation finding that about $2.3M of opioid settlement funds were commingled, approved a restoration framework (immediate $700K + monthly installments proposed), and directed staff to create a dedicated fund, monthly trackers, contract amendments, and quarterly reports.
At the July 28 meeting the Board of Supervisors took formal actions on opioid settlement funds after Behavioral Health reported a reconciliation that identified $2.3 million used from OSF that must be restored.
Key actions recorded: the board accepted the reconciliation and restoration framework (motion carried), approved OSF planning categories for future budgeting and reporting, directed Behavioral Health to create a dedicated OSF fund and monthly tracker, and instructed staff to pursue contract amendments that protect county investments (including potential clawbacks if contractors sell assets bought with OSF). Staff will provide quarterly reports on receipts, expenditures, restoration progress, commitments, and outcomes.
Staff described a conservative repayment plan to restore the funds without disrupting ongoing services; staff also said construction and program projects that are not yet started will be reviewed for allowability and contract terms will be strengthened. The board's motions and consensus directives make these next steps official while leaving the exact payment schedule to staff implementation.
