Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Maria L. Morris-Groves’s organization
Apr 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office Of Addiction Services And Supports Listening Tour
The Statewide Listening Tour featured discussions on workforce development challenges in substance use and mental health services, including the need for higher staff salaries, loan repayment programs, and improved training designations for mental health support. Participants advocated for better support for recovery centers, including brick-and-mortar and mobile units, and addressed the need for youth clubhouses as non-clinical community spaces. Additionally, the Commissioner provided updates on the allocation of opioid settlement funds to support workforce investment and establish new youth clubhouses.
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The meeting focused on the evolution of regional abatement reporting requirements and strategies for reporting on opioid settlement funding. Participants discussed the differences between regional abatement and direct share reporting, provided updates on expenditure tracking, and shared insights on how different counties are monitoring and auditing the use of settlement dollars to ensure sustainable service transformation. The discussion emphasized the need for consistent communication of accomplishments and challenges, and encouraged active participation in future advisory board meetings.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Regional Abatement LGU Monthly Q&A Meeting
The meeting focused on regional abatement reporting procedures and requirements for local government units, including the implementation of new statutes regarding the reporting of direct share funding. Discussions included the transition of reporting requirements for calendar year 2025, public access to direct share information via the Oasis web page, and the status of appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Furthermore, the meeting addressed jail-based substance use disorder treatment services, with particular emphasis on medication-assisted treatment programs, the availability of different medication forms, and the logistical challenges faced by facilities regarding staff resources and drug diversion prevention.
Feb 20, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports Impact Monitoring and Reporting
This document provides an overview of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports' (OASAS) impact monitoring and reporting for the Opioid Settlement Fund. The report details a multi-faceted approach to address the opioid crisis through key initiatives focused on strengthening the addiction workforce and infrastructure, expanding equitable access to treatment, enhancing prevention efforts, promoting harm reduction services, and bolstering recovery support. The overarching aim is to reduce overdose deaths, particularly among priority populations, and ensure the effective and transparent utilization of settlement funds across New York State.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
