Overview
A total of $64 million was designated for regional abatement, which included 8 regions, 5 large cities, and 21 other municipalities. Specific to the 8 regions, $55 million in opioid settlement funding was provided, with each region allocated a specific amount determined by the Settlement Agreement.
Regional amounts are distributed through the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) for each county in the region. The LGU is the unit of government with authority under New York State Mental Hygiene Law to provide local addiction and mental health services. The regional amounts were distributed to each county based on its population, overdose death rates, and mental health and equity indicators.
OASAS holds regular calls with LGUs to address questions related to regional abatements. Catch up on these meetings on Youtube.
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Regional Abatement FAQs
Frequently asked questions about regional abatements for opioid settlement fund initiatives. (Updated 4/12/23)
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Regional Abatement - Planned Use of Funds
The Planned Use of Funds submission date is March 15, 2023.
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Capital Region
The Settlement Agreement designated $5.3 million to be distributed to the eight counties in the Capital Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Albany |
$ 1,573 |
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Columbia |
$ 284 |
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Greene |
$ 262 |
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Rensselaer |
Rensselaer County Unified Services Department of Mental Health |
$ 776 |
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Saratoga |
Saratoga County Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
$ 1,005 |
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Schenectady |
$ 798 |
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Warren |
Office of Community Services for Warren and Washington Counties |
$ 294 |
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Washington |
Office of Community Services for Warren and Washington Counties |
$ 263 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. Initial allocations are for planning purposes and subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Capital Region.
Central NY
The Settlement Agreement designated $5.6 million to be distributed to the five counties in the Central Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Cayuga |
$ 520 |
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Cortland |
$ 314 |
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Madison |
$ 424 |
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Onondaga |
$ 3,528 |
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Oswego |
$ 816 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Central Region.
Finger Lakes
The Settlement Agreement designated $8.0 million to be distributed to the nine counties in the Finger Lakes Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Genesee |
$ 377 |
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Livingston |
$ 380 |
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Monroe |
$ 5,278 |
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Ontario |
$ 651 |
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Orleans |
$ 241 |
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Seneca |
$ 189 |
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Wayne |
$ 546 |
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Wyoming |
$ 241 |
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Yates |
$ 136 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Finger Lakes Region.
Mid-Hudson
The Settlement Agreement designated $15.2 million to be distributed to the seven counties in the Mid-Hudson Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Dutchess |
$ 2,082 |
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Orange |
$ 2,756 |
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Putnam |
$ 586 |
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Rockland |
$ 1,957 |
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Sullivan |
$ 670 |
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Ulster |
$ 1,243 |
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Westchester |
$ 5,857 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Mid-Hudson Region.
Mohawk Valley
The Settlement Agreement designated $3.0 million to be distributed to the six counties in the Mohawk Valley Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Fulton |
$ 315 |
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Herkimer |
$ 328 |
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Montgomery |
$ 291 |
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Oneida |
$ 1,514 |
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Otsego |
$ 338 |
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Schoharie |
$ 173 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Mohawk Valley Region.
North Country
The Settlement Agreement designated $2.5 million to be distributed to the seven counties in the North Country Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Clinton |
$ 445 |
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Essex |
$ 206 |
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Franklin |
$ 268 |
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Hamilton |
$ 24 |
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Jefferson |
$ 779 |
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Lewis |
$ 163 |
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St. Lawrence |
$ 575 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the North Country Region.
Southern Tier
The Settlement Agreement designated $4.5 million to be distributed to the eight counties in the Southern Tier Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
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County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Broome |
$ 1,553 |
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Chemung |
$ 614 |
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Chenango |
$ 313 |
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Delaware |
$ 311 |
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Schuyler |
$ 105 |
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Steuben |
$ 585 |
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Tioga |
$ 309 |
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Tompkins |
$ 719 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Southern Tier Region.
Western Region
The Settlement Agreement designated $11.3 million to be distributed to the five counties in the Western Region.
Funds Distributed
(dollar amounts are expressed in thousands)
|
County |
LGU |
Funds Made Available |
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Allegany |
$ 294 |
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Cattaraugus |
$ 548 |
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Chautauqua |
$ 1,055 |
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Erie |
$ 7,691 |
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Niagara |
$ 1,744 |
Initial Spending Allocation
Prior to receiving the Regional Abatement Funds, LGUs were asked to make an initial estimate on how they planned to spend funds across the ten priority areas, identified in the Opioid Settlement Board Report. These initial allocations are intended to be estimates for planning purposes and are subject to change as LGUs conduct community needs assessments. Below are the initial allocations for the Western Region.
