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County reports $127,954.62 remaining in opioid settlement funds after recent claims

Effingham County Committee of the Whole · August 10, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported four recent claimants used $30,412.94 from opioid settlement funds, leaving a remaining balance of $127,954.62 earmarked for opioid-related programs; the sheriff said the local program is active and one HMA grant is under audit.

County staff reported that four claimants recently drew a total of $30,412.94 from opioid settlement funds, leaving a remaining earmarked balance of $127,954.62 available for opioid-related programs.

Sharon gave the accounting and said program partners are doing well. The sheriff said the county's opioid program has several participants and noted the county received a $30,000 HMA grant that is currently under audit by the grantor; he said the county has submitted the audit materials and does not expect problems.

No committee action was taken; members noted the programs appear to be operating and asked for continued updates.