This information was compiled based on information from publicly available legislation, state memorandums or executive orders, state websites, and press releases, as well as supplemental interviews with state officials with a role in administering opioid settlement funding.
It offers a snapshot of settlement spending and priorities at the state level (e.g., funding administered by state agencies or designated statewide abatement funds) as well as laws, agreements, and processes that the state has established for allocating funds. NASHP does not track spending at the local or county level, but includes any relevant state-level reports or dashboards that capture local spending within a state. For details on the definitions used here, check out the definitions at the bottom of this page. You can also get an overview of opioid settlement decisions in all states.
Settlement Spending Status
Background
Funds from Arizona’s state share of settlements are appropriated by the state legislature at the direction of the state Attorney General’s (AG) Office. The AG Office houses information on total expenditures distributed through the state settlement grant process, with current awards totaling $87 million to various cities, counties, and state agencies as of June 2024. Each award is categorized into an “approved purpose,” such as “support people in treatment” or “recovery and treat opioid use disorder.”
Has the state awarded settlement funds?
Yes. Of the 31 grants awarded across the state, the largest portion of funding went to the Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry to build and support substance use treatment infrastructure. Additional grants include funding to cities and counties for local projects to address the needs of criminal justice-involved populations as well as improve connections to care.
Has the state announced priorities or recommendations for spending?
No publicly available information.
Previous spending details
Not applicable.
Statewide reporting of local spending
The majority of Arizona’s settlement funding goes to local governments, through what the state calls the “region share.” The attorney general’s website features a regional opioid settlement fund distribution dashboard that reflects local distribution data to each of the 15 counties and 91 cities and towns receiving funding from the region share. The dashboard also features annual reporting of settlement fund distribution data to localities.
State Settlement Website or Dashboard
Legislation
Not applicable.
Spending Plans and Agreements
Process for Settlement Disbursement
State and Political Subdivision Split
Structure
Allocation Formula
Role of Advisory Committee
Not applicable.
