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STATE BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS (2024-25)

The FY 2025 Executive Budget provides $1.2 billion in All Funds appropriations, a net decrease of $179.4 million from FY 2024, primarily attributable to lower anticipated deposits into the Opioid Settlement Fund.

New York State’s Executive Budget demonstrates a continued commitment to addressing the overdose epidemic and supporting addiction recovery through various initiatives. Here’s a summary of the key points:

Addressing the Overdose Epidemic

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) continues to oversee one of the nation’s largest substance use disorder care systems, serving over 731,000 individuals annually through approximately 1,700 programs. OASAS focuses on:

  • Coordinating state-federal relations in addiction services
  • Increasing evidence-based practices for recovery support and overdose prevention
  • Improving access to life-saving medication and supplies

Funding Initiatives

Opioid Settlement Fund

  • New York State expects to receive over $2 billion through 2040 from settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and distributors
  • By FY 2025, over $480 million will have been deposited in the Opioid Settlement Fund
  • OASAS collaborates with other state agencies to develop strategies for addiction programming and services
  • The Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board guides fund allocation and issued its annual report on November 1, 2023

Opioid Stewardship Investments

  • The FY 2023 Enacted Budget appropriated $200 million for investments retroactive to 2017 and 2018
  • OASAS will continue using these funds in FY 2025 for harm reduction initiatives, including:
    • Medication and treatment affordability programs
    • Establishing 15 community-based harm reduction programs
    • Developing harm reduction training for law enforcement, correctional facilities, and court system personnel

Recovery Support

The FY 2025 Executive Budget allocates $5 million to support existing recovery community centers. This funding will:

  • Replace expiring federal grants
  • Ensure continued peer support through proven effective programs
  • Help people start and sustain their recovery from addiction

These initiatives demonstrate New York State’s comprehensive approach to combating the overdose epidemic, supporting addiction recovery, and investing in harm reduction strategies.