Kentucky counties are reminded to submit their opioid settlement certification form to the state by Monday, Dec. 30.
Local governments must complete and submit the quarterly certification form, which is available on the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission’s website. This form, which must be signed by an authorized official, includes a declaration under penalty of perjury that all expenditures of settlement funds comply with KRS 15.291 and 15.293, as well as any related regulations.
This certification process ensures that settlement funds are used appropriately to address the opioid crisis through initiatives such as prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. Failure to submit the form by the deadline may result in penalties or disqualification from future fund disbursements.
Certification forms should be emailed to kyoaac@ky.gov.
KACo Leadership Institute: Opioid solutions webinar series
KACo is excited to announce a new monthly webinar series designed to help counties make the most of their opioid settlement funds. Each session will focus on innovative strategies and expert guidance for addressing the opioid crisis.
Session 1: Youth prevention strategies
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
What you’ll learn
- Insights from county leaders on local youth prevention initiatives.
- An overview of the Kentucky Youth Advocates’ Opioid Dashboard with Tara Grieshop-Goodwin.
- Actionable strategies to build protective factors in youth, presented by Daniel Hatcher from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
- An open Q&A session to collaborate and exchange ideas with peers.
