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Staff explained many cycle-1 grantees experienced delays in getting contracts executed; several grantees asked to carry unspent year-1 funds forward. After discussion the council approved a narrowly tailored rollover policy allowing carryover of funds that were delayed due to contract execution specifically for 2024 cycle-1 funds; members said the policy is not intended to be indefinite and would be revisited if necessary.

Separately, UT Memphis had originally sought a $3,000,000 award intended to create an endowment supporting faculty-led opioid education and workforce development. The council was told state law prohibits contracting for an endowment; UT Memphis proposed an alternative 10-year, $3,000,000 contract (annual payments). The council voted on that 10-year contract proposal and the motion failed (roll call: 5 yes, 6 no). Staff said they will follow up with UT Memphis about next steps and seek comptroller input if longer contract terms are proposed.

On monitoring and transparency, staff reported 106 fully executed community contracts and that the office had processed invoices and was developing faster invoice-denial identification to speed payments. Fiscal monitoring risk assessments had been completed for dozens of grantees, with the office scheduling site visits in early 2025 and prioritizing one-year grantees for first on-site monitoring. The council received a demonstration from SAS of county and community grant dashboards showing allocations, paid amounts and a forthcoming predictive model for fatal and non-fatal overdoses; staff said dashboards will be posted on the OAC website to improve public transparency.

Council members also approved a narrowly framed extension for counties affected by a named disaster declaration to submit semiannual reports and to have extra time to allocate and spend funds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TN Opioid Abatement Council Meeting: December 13, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","The council agreed to allow limited rollovers of 2024 cycle-1 community grant funds delayed by contract execution, voted down a staff-proposed 10-year contract alternative from UT Memphis, and previewed new public dashboards and a predictive non-fatal overdose model to show grant allocations and spending.","taxTitle","Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee","taxId",17394,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6671288,"Council reports Endo and Kroger settlements, trust-fund balance; approves new quality director position",2905,2555000,5460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37&start=2555&end=5460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37/thumbnail_2555000.jpg","/articles/6671288/Tennessee/Council-reports-Endo-and-Kroger-settlements-trust-fund-balance-approves-new-quality-director-position","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671288-25dcb774db308959de18a685ee0bbd2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437837&Signature=nH5BZlKISzyOh7ASK5Z~0ZEMsPXO7ZCRrZv53iDzU10MAhA1wjAOH8G3qhIBq1OPaz97Vijj4jXahd~jLCty46WveaAzh7tKCuqUFpLu75qYkzGl73MuTCwpap0tUanyUjZpjT0BFs84ZR2c2t1vDggsfLRoLxeuFy5aTFqhHZIbosDmx55XaO8PfR-KjKht-P1JIPgxPO8v3Td2TOEQ2rfjMdATOeC1fBtIvxs2sflOqdXiJZ2Z-77KGJn6vF5Ur9PXUOlx27SYMgLdeaFs8atbBp6LeCcI~TG2cJorNEYaYRAUPejTlg6tShpqsFvcrmhy3~QJraC5gmyD9aZKOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Opioid Abatement Council received an update on recent settlements and its trust-fund balance and approved a new staff position to oversee quality and outcomes reporting.

Staff reported that the Attorney General’s office notified the council of two additional settlements: Endo paid a lump-sum settlement (amount reported as received in October) and Kroger settled with payments expected over 11 years totaling $30,000,000. At the meeting the office provided a trust fund statement current to Oct. 31 showing net cash available of $206,180,222.

Office staff presented two ways of calculating administrative ratios. Using total receipts to date, administrative costs (reported at approximately $260,000 annually) were under 1 percent of total revenue received so far; using administrative costs as a share of total OAC expenses to date, the ratio was higher (about 3.9 percent) because initial disbursements have been front-loaded. Council members raised concerns that annualized administrative percentages could rise as spending patterns change and as ongoing staffing and contract obligations (for example, the proposed Smart Initiative consultancy) are added.

Counsel and staff explained that some settlements arrive as lump sums while others are paid over many years, which affects apparent ratios. Council member Dr. Clay Jackson asked staff to produce projections showing administrative ratios with and without potential consultant costs.

On staffing the council approved creating and filling a quality director position to lead outcomes reporting, performance measures, technical assistance, and monitoring of grantees’ reporting systems; the motion to begin a search carried on roll call vote. The council also approved sending two council members and one advisory-panel member to the national RX Summit in Nashville (April) and reaffirmed follow-up steps in response to the comptroller’s audit (noted corrective-action items on written policies and consistent county-disbursement calculations).","The council announced recent manufacturer and pharmacy settlements, reported available trust-fund cash, reviewed administrative-cost ratios, and approved hiring a quality director to oversee outcomes reporting; members discussed long-term administrative percentage risks.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6671293,"Council authorizes negotiations with Smart Initiative and creates working group to assess county payment of consulting fees",5148,572000,5720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37&start=572&end=5720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37/thumbnail_572000.jpg","/articles/6671293/Tennessee/Council-authorizes-negotiations-with-Smart-Initiative-and-creates-working-group-to-assess-county-payment-of-consulting-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671293-c6e4fa43bf51e5f28ad98c78b732d3e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437837&Signature=fPL0zl6WD1e49mtB0cEwZ9jST23o~qy2yNLfOBcJpkjZxrMLPILAZtTzycVDsPJpswwh~AHJOszS8QhLkBcV~DsDG~ijx5A98ftbwFimq9-Wp0kZJlwsNXQLTt5M9X7YfFMd~VxAxf3KMYKY-cYsPg4WoWxKsXFdsXG3s4pvJXgXpJmcQZhdzY6EfmzYEhv4HDpzpiMrgsEXzkBjyY08h3c1jBOro9Bp7rFhO4qrq4cOUyO8D-gwU0y9tQidP3TTXbsnwPa24fGWAn2Qdv0ioQ53E~lqB5dtt~BShjiIXN0yR3RjjD~03HsP6dhGb~-FWk0JUf3Xv6j8l9jPW-15Yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members debated whether the Opioid Abatement Council should pay for a proposed consulting contract with Smart Initiative — a University-affiliated program the office says has established relationships with counties — or whether counties should directly pay any consultancy fee to help them plan spending of their allocated funds.

At the October meeting staff had presented and the council recorded a motion authorizing the executive director to “engage in contracting negotiations and or execute a contract with Smart Initiative for at least 2 years to assist counties with allocating and spending” (clarified on the record by legal counsel Sam Bukeley as an authorization to negotiate, not an obligation to sign). Several council members raised a fiscal fairness question: some argued county allocations should not be used to pay consultants advising those counties, while others said the counties lack comparable capacity and that a coordinated consultant could improve effective spending.

After discussion the council adopted a motion to create an exploratory working group (a small committee including the executive director, a county association representative and several council members) to consult with counties and report back at the next scheduled meeting. The council also instructed staff to continue negotiations with Smart Initiative during the working group’s fact-finding, and to prepare cost scenarios showing how council-paid vs county-paid consultant fees would affect the council’s administrative percentage.

Council legal counsel and staff reiterated that, under existing state law, the council cannot compel counties to spend or pay a portion of their allocations; any county participation would be voluntary. The working group’s charge is to assess county appetite and bring options back to the full council for a decision.","After extended debate, the council confirmed staff authority to negotiate with Smart Initiative and voted to appoint a small exploratory committee to determine whether counties will opt to pay for a Smart consulting contract rather than use council administrative funds.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6671298,"Opioid Abatement Council outlines plan for community advocacy panel to add lived-experience voices",674,1386000,2060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37&start=1386&end=2060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2171357-35e55e7dd07a3d1f08f22535f3889a37/thumbnail_1386000.jpg","/articles/6671298/Tennessee/Opioid-Abatement-Council-outlines-plan-for-community-advocacy-panel-to-add-lived-experience-voices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671298-44a26edb328df7911836ce3073189b83/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437837&Signature=Ad9EowXakOWU0ECkn9HvqdDDaiNYNzLZjEmVcKcUWUmgJ9XMCy8WsgHYVl00UmUtD2datNA1uKPKgwTdB6X8SzTuAkgYH5ZujxCFxFhPnqJQ4mun6ERznLcGFQ72QGgbzgjOhomhiy6~VpsuxHUOAjTSEFgW5zG3vKax25r6AvzRzvbGHH5ModzxFhNXI-BieafU~RMP8Avq4wMPT3GMJotxV7QGVzh8RxfEJCoWiEg~Y6d6tbaueZ7R5h9bsHwiGMaBLJAiZhkLYkHj-yWNCLTtkWBxCAJqsTLt2YUxqCnBQ~2uvHz9n-dg8dQk35MpcvSWmGmofVDmuZyco9xgDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Opioid Abatement Council heard a staff proposal to form a 16-member Community Advocacy Panel aimed at bringing people with lived experience and statewide advocates into the council’s advisory work. The council’s executive director, Mary Shelton, and staff member Elizabeth described a selection process that would pick two members from each of the department’s seven regions plus two representatives from statewide advocacy organizations such as NAMI or Tennessee Voices.

The panel would meet at least quarterly in a virtual format and is intended to provide input on services, stigma reduction, prevention and workforce development. Elizabeth told the council that the office will draft recruitment materials, a designated web page, and an application form; affiliate organizations and the department’s networks will be asked to publicize the opportunity. The office’s proposed timeline anticipates recruitment through August 2025 and an initial panel report back to the council after implementation.

Council members stressed the need for intentional outreach to ensure geographic and demographic diversity, with specific attention to underrepresented groups. Chair Dr. Steven Lloyd emphasized the value of involving people who recently experienced substance use disorder, saying such voices “are invaluable” when shaping programs. Staff said panel members would be volunteers, recommended (but not required) to attend council meetings at least once while staff (Elizabeth) would routinely report to the council on panel activity.

Council members raised operational questions, including whether the panel should meet in-person or virtually (staff recommended virtual at minimum) and how members would be trained and oriented (orientation and training were included in the proposal). The office indicated there would be no fees for panel members and that staff would provide administrative support. The council did not take a formal vote to create the panel at this meeting; staff sought alignment on the structure before returning with recruitment materials and a slate for consideration.

The presentation cited the statutory charge for stakeholder input (TCA, as read by staff) and framed the panel as an implementation of the council’s long-standing commitment to include lived-experience perspectives in the recovery ecosystem.

The council asked staff to prioritize outreach to communities with rising overdose rates and to prepare a clean recruitment and governance package for a future meeting.","The Opioid Abatement Council reviewed a proposal to form a 16-member Community Advocacy Panel representing seven regions and statewide advocacy groups; staff will recruit members and return a slate for council approval, with quarterly virtual meetings planned.","actionData","errors"]

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