A new web-based system launches July 1 to make it easier for Kentucky counties and cities to report how they are using opioid settlement funds in their community.
A revised state regulation now requires counties and cities to report annually how much opioid settlement funding they have received and how those funds have been awarded. The new process is more detailed and user-friendly than the initial reporting methodology used by the state, ensuring greater transparency and accountability.
To assist with rollout of the new reporting system, the Attorney General’s office partnered with the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) to host virtual training for local government officials. During the June 24 webinar, representatives from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission covered how to login to the portal, reporting requirements and best practices to support a smooth transition.
Your County’s Role in Opioid Reporting: Key Info & First Steps
A recording of the June 24 webinar is available on KACo’s YouTube channel.
Local governments are required to submit their opioid settlement fund information through the portal by Aug. 31.
Note: Counties that have not yet received an email from KYOAAC with login information or instructions for designating a county reporter should contact Jessica Bowman, Accountability and Advancement Specialist with the Commission, at jbowman@ky.gov.
To support counties during this first reporting cycle, additional training opportunities are scheduled throughout the summer, including both webinars and in-person sessions.
“Counties have experienced firsthand the devastating toll that addiction can take, not only on individuals and families, but entire communities,” KACo Executive Director Jim Henderson. “KACo has been proud to work collaboratively with the Attorney General’s office to ensure that counties have access to the funding necessary to make a lasting impact on recovery and prevention. We appreciate the work of Attorney General Coleman and the Commission to gather input from local officials as the new settlement reporting system was developed.”
Since 2022, the Attorney General’s Office has secured more than $1 billion through settlements from drug manufacturers, distributors and major pharmacies that fueled the opioid epidemic. Those funds will be distributed over several years, with half going to a trust fund overseen by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission and half going directly to local governments.
The Commission has awarded $85 million to date, funding 130 service providers and organizations focused on prevention programs, treatment and recovery initiatives.
As one of 10 state associations named to the National Association of Counties Opioid Solutions Leadership Network, KACo is committed to helping counties maximize the effectiveness of opioid settlement funds. KACo has provided guidance and technical assistance to hundreds of county officials and stakeholders across the state.
“Counties take the stewardship of opioid settlement funds seriously and are making informed, data-driven decisions to identify solutions that can address the unique needs of their community,” said KACo Opioid Settlement Advisor Lauren Carr. “The new opioid reporting portal is an important step toward enhancing peer-to-peer information sharing about recovery best practices, innovative programs and sustainable solutions.”
Opioid Reporting Guidance for Local Governments
July 22, 2025
