Opioid Settlement Steering Committee 5-8-26

The Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee convened on May 8, 2026, to discuss the allocation and management of opioid settlement funds totaling approximately $18 million spread over multiple years. Key procurement-related topics included the allowable uses of funds as defined by Exhibit E of the settlement agreement, emphasizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services while excluding punitive or enforcement activities. The committee reviewed community needs assessments and prioritized funding for evidence-based and promising practices such as medication-assisted treatment in jails, recovery housing, peer recovery support, and harm reduction programs. They also discussed the importance of avoiding supplanting existing grants and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements to the Attorney General and national settlement administrators. The committee planned to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit grant applications from community organizations, with technical assistance and contract execution anticipated by October 1, 2026. Additionally, the group addressed conflict of interest disclosures, meeting scheduling, and strategies for community outreach and stigma reduction. No specific vendor selections or contract awards were made during this meeting, but the groundwork was laid for future procurement activities related to opioid remediation services in Genesee County.