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Public Health Office “Study Session Staff Report”, 12/23/2024
KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
STAFF REPORT FOR
STUDY SESSION
Public Health Office
STUDY SESSION DATE: 4/22/2026
TOPIC: Opioid Settlement Funding Request
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion/Decision
LEAD STAFF: Kasey Knutson, Human Services Manager
Chelsey Loeffers, Public Health Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Review Kittitas County Jail request to determine approval, denial, partial funding for allocation
request of $346,886.28 for fiscal year 2026 and $892,094.93 for fiscal year 2027.
BRIEFING SUMMARY:
• The activities presented by the Kittitas County Jail align with the One Washington MOU
Opioid Settlement allowed activities and the Kittitas County Community Health
Improvement Plan, specifically:
o Expand availability of treatment for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction, including all forms of Medication
Assisted Treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
o Support detoxification and withdrawal management services for persons with
OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction,
including medical detox, referral to treatment, or connections to other services or
supports.
o Support workforce development for addiction professionals who work with
persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-usage, and/or
co-addiction.
o Provide evidence-informed treatment, including MAT, recovery support, or other
appropriate services to individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH
conditions, co-usage, and/or co-addiction who are incarcerated in jail or prison.
Provide training on best practices for addressing the needs of criminal-justice-
involved persons with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, co-
usage, and/or co-addiction to law enforcement, correctional, or judicial personnel
or to providers of treatment, recovery, case management, or other services
offered in connection with any of the strategies described in this section.
o According to the Kittitas County Jail, from 2020 through September 2026 the jail
has been funded by the Department of Justice COSSAP/COSSUP
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(Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program formally
COSSAP) to develop, implement, and evaluate the program while also using
additional funding from the Washington State Healthcare Authority
MOUD/MAUD (medications for alcohol use disorder) in jails. The COSSUP
funding is on track to be done at the end of September, and the Healthcare
funding has been lowered every year since it started (2022) and neither of them
appears to be a good option for sustained funding for the jail to continue this
programming that is much needed and utilized. (Additional narrative attached)
BACKGROUND:
Kittitas County began receiving Opioid Settlement funding in 2023. KCPHD’s Human Services
division has been tasked with administrative oversight of the funds and support to facilitate fund
distribution decision by the BOCC. KCPHD is authorized to retain 10% of funding actuals to
provide staff time for administrative activities, including RFP process, project eligibility
confirmation, data and reporting, financial tracking in partnership with the Auditor’s Office, and
coordination with the Greater Columbia regional Opioid Abatement Council (OAC). Kittitas
County is also obligated to reserve 10% of total funding to support the administrative activities of
the OAC. The OAC has committed to billing only actuals, and projects that costs will be
significantly less than 10%.
DISCUSSION:
Narrative from Kittitas County Jail attached.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
To date, Kittitas County has the following budget for Opioid Settlement Funding:
REVENUE
FUND BALANCE $ 668,531
OBLIGATED FUNDS
PH HARM REDUCTION $ 100,000
ENCUMBERED FUNDS
10% ADMIN $ 66,853
10% OAC HOLD $ 66,853
POOLED RFP
COUNTY CONTRIBUTION $ 300,000
Total Remaining $ 134,824.64
Funds beyond the unobligated $134,824.64 have not yet been received by Kittitas County and the
timeline to receive further funds is uncertain.
ATTACHMENTS:
Kittitas County Jail Detailed 26-27 Budget Request 3-2026
Kittitas County Jail Project Narrative for Opioid Settlement Funding Request 3-2026
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