Monterey County Grand Jury • 2023-2024 • Agency Response

Administrative Office

Published: June 21, 2024 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings

F2
The BOS has not approved allocations of County Opioid Settlement funds, while the MCHD finalizes a Comprehensive Strategy and Plan to allocate these funds, putting lives at risk. Response to F2: The Respondent partially disagrees with the finding. The Board of Supervisors has approved use of opioid funds for naloxone (Narcan) distribution and harm reduction strategies. In addition, a related agenda item is scheduled for June 25, 2024, which will result in an allocation of opioid funding for social media messaging and education materials to engage parents, youth, and young adults about fentanyl poisoning through the Health Department.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The MCHD finalize its Comprehensive Strategy and Plan for allocating County Opioid Settlement funds for BOS approval by July 31, 2024. Response to R2: The Respondent has not implemented this recommendation; but implementation through the Health Department is anticipated