State Auditor Finds Slow Spending and Challenges in Measure 110 Drug Treatment Grants
An audit conducted by the Oregon Secretary of State has found that funds from Measure 110, which decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use, are not being utilized efficiently. Despite distributing $261 million from cannabis taxes to drug treatment providers, only a third of the grant funds have been spent due to difficulties in hiring staff and other obstacles. This issue of underspending has been observed in other programs in Oregon as well. Critics of Measure 110 have filed initiatives to overturn it, while lawmakers are considering modifications. The audit also highlighted concerns about the Oregon Health Authority's ability to gather reliable data to measure the program's effectiveness. However, the audit did acknowledge that the grants have expanded community-based services and improved accessibility for vulnerable individuals.
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- ‘Explosion’ of Oregon fentanyl use one of many challenges found in Measure 110 audit KOIN.com
- Drug treatment providers slow to spend Measure 110 dollars, some counties serving few people, new audit finds OregonLive
- Measure 110 audit finds low spending on treating addicts, few clients Statesman Journal
- State audit finds Measure 110 grants have helped expand drug treatment, but 'significant challenges remain' KTVZ
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