February 8, 2023 Recap: Opioid Settlement Fund Board Holds Public Meeting
OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board’s February Meeting Focuses on Executive Search & Operational Framework for Distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds throughout the State
COLUMBUS, OH – Board members of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, a private, non-profit corporation charged with distributing funds for local opioid-abuse relief, recovery and prevention efforts, held their monthly public meeting on February 8 at the County Commissioners Association of Ohio in Columbus.
This was the 29-member board’s ninth public meeting since its formation in May 2022, continuing work to establish fundamental policies to guide the Foundation’s mandate to distribute more than $450 million in opioid settlement funds across the state.
“The work accomplished at this meeting and throughout the Foundation’s formative months is helping establish lasting standards to ensure our long-term success in addressing opioid addiction and abuse in Ohio,” said Board Chair Larry Kidd. “I’m grateful to our members and staff for the energy and expertise they’ve put into this lengthy but vital process.”
At their February meeting, board members:
• Received a welcome and update from Board Chair Kidd, who announced that future public board meetings will be held at offices of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 34 S. 3rd Street, Columbus.
• Heard an update from Kittleman & Associates on progress in the firm’s search to fill the Executive Director position.
• Received the Foundation’s current financial report from Chief Financial Officer Jim Quinn.
• Heard a report from Interim Executive Director Kathryn Whittington, reviewing progress made and actions underway toward completion of the Foundation’s organizational and operational checklist, including the recent filing of the Foundation’s 501(c)3 application with the federal Internal Revenue Service.
• Heard an update from the Grant Committee, then discussed policies and procedures for the Foundation’s grant-making process.
The board’s next public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 34 S. 3rd Street, Columbus.
