AGENCY TESTIMONY
Allocation and deployment of opioid settlement funds
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Dr. Linn-Walton explains the allocation of opioid settlement funds across New York State, with a focus on New York City's share and the city's approach to deploying these funds.
- NYC was allotted 20% of the opioid settlement funds
- The Mayor's Office and OMB oversee the funds and determine spending across city agencies
- A phased approach is being used to deploy funds across the spectrum of substance use care and support
Dr. Rebecca Linn- Walton
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1st, I want to address some common questions regarding the allocation of opioid settlement funding across New York State.
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We have included as appendix a, a pie chart to show the distribution of funds.
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As you can see, New York City was allotted 20% of the opioid settlement funds that were secured as a result of New York City and the New York State Attorney General's lawsuits.
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The mayor's office and OMB oversee these funds
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and determine how they are spent across city agencies as
Dr. Rebecca Linn- Walton
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part of the city's budgeting process.
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The breakout of funding by agencies represented here today.
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The city developed a phased approach to developing to deploying the opioid settlement funds to address this crisis.
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With the New York City allocation, we are spending, improving and modernizing the entire spectrum of substance use care and support from harm reduction to treatment and recovery, so that we can meet people where they are and support their health goals.
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The health department's role in addressing this crisis and supporting New Yorkers with substance use disorders is part of this continuum.