Requires quarterly reporting on the opioid stewardship fund, including the names of the recipients and the amounts awarded and received.
Summary
Bill S00670 amends the state finance law to require the commissioners of the office of addiction services and supports and the department of health to submit quarterly reports regarding the opioid stewardship fund. These reports will include details such as the total funds held in the stewardship fund, amounts disbursed during the quarter, and the names and addresses of recipients along with the amounts they received. This measure aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of funds allocated for opioid addiction services.
Impact
The bill will impact state laws by instituting a mandatory reporting requirement for the opioid stewardship fund, which is designed to ensure that funds are being used effectively and transparently. This change will affect the operations of the office of addiction services and supports and the department of health, as they will need to compile and submit these reports on a quarterly basis. The bill aims to provide stakeholders, including legislative leaders and committees, with essential information regarding the distribution of funds aimed at combating the opioid crisis.
Sentiment
The general sentiment around Bill S00670 appears to be supportive, as it seeks to improve oversight of the opioid stewardship fund, a critical area of concern given the ongoing opioid crisis. Stakeholders recognize the importance of accountability in the use of these funds, which may contribute to a positive reception of the bill. However, the lack of voting history and committee discussions makes it difficult to gauge the full extent of sentiment among legislators.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history regarding Bill S00670. The bill's straightforward requirement for quarterly reporting may not have generated significant opposition, but potential concerns could arise regarding the administrative burden on the departments involved or the adequacy of the information provided in the reports.
Requires the report on statewide opioid settlements include the amount of funds that have been spent and requires the public be provided information on how much funds have been spent.
Providing for opioid stewardship; establishing the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
Includes interest earned on the monies obtained by the state through the statewide opioid settlement agreement, in the opioid settlement fund; requires any New York subdivision that receives funds pursuant to an opioid settlement agreement to spend interest earned on such funds on approved uses.