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33 <br /> 1 Slide #2 <br /> QVC: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) <br /> • The MOA governsthe allocation,use,and reporting of certain opioid settlement funds in North Carolina. <br /> • To comply with the MOA,a local government receiving opioid settlement funds must do the following: <br /> • A.Establish a fund.A local government receiving opioid settlement funds must secure them in a special <br /> revenue fund.These funds are subject to audit and cannot be commingled with other funds. <br /> • B.Authorize s endin Before spending opioid settlement funds,a local government must authorize the <br /> expenditure of such funds.This must take place through a formal budget or resolution that includes certain <br /> details including the amount,time period,and specific strategy funded. <br /> • C.Understand and followthe options.A local government must spend opioid settlement funds on opioid <br /> remediation activities authorized under Option A or Option B as detailed in the MOA. <br /> • R.Report spending and impact.A local government that receives, spends,or holds opioid settlement funds <br /> during a fiscal year must file an annual financial report within go days of the end of the fiscal year.(This <br /> report is required if funds are received or held,even if they are not spent.)A local government that spends <br /> opioid settlement funds during a fiscal year must file an annual impact report within go days of the end of the <br /> fiscal year. <br /> • E.Hold annual meeting.The MOA requires that each county receiving opioid settlement funds hold at least <br /> one annual meeting open to the public,with all municipalities in the county invited to the meeting.The <br /> purpose of the meeting is to receive input from municipalities on proposed uses of the opioid settlement <br /> funds and to encourage collaboration between local governments. <br /> https:11ncdoi gov/wp-content/uploads/2o22/o3lNCACC-web-version-Final-Opioid-MOA-.pdf <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #3 <br /> Caption A- High-Impact Opioid Abatement <br /> Strategies-i.Collaborative Strategic Planning <br /> 2.Evidence-based addiction treatment <br /> 3.Recovery support services <br /> 4.Recovery housing support <br /> s.Employment-related services <br /> 6.Early intervention <br /> 7.Naloxone distribution <br /> 8.Post-overdose response team <br /> g.Syringe Service Program <br /> 3o.Criminaljustice diversion programs <br /> ,ii.Addiction treatment for incarcerated persons <br /> -iz.Reentry Programs <br /> https://www.morepowerful nc.org/wp-content/uploads/202-1/10/Exhibit-A-to-NC-MOA-3_Pdf <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br />