South Dakota’s Opioid Settlements

70% State Share

30% Local Share

Ultimate Decisionmaker

Local officials for cities and counties

Decision-making Process

South Dakota Department of Social Services decides how to spend legislatively appropriated funds after consulting the recommendations of the .

Localities decide autonomously but must certify proper uses to the (counties must also consult their cities and towns).

Supplantation

Not prohibited

Not prohibited

Grant Funding

Yes. See the .

Up to each locality (availability and processes will vary)

Public Input

Yes (required)

Generally, yes (public comments required at public meetings)

Advisory Body

Yes (required). See the .

The Committee is not required to include member(s) with lived and/or living experience.

Up to each locality (not required)

Expenditures

Public reporting required. See the Departments of Health and Social Services’ (e.g., and ).

No public reporting required (only intrastate), but see Departments of Health and Social Services’ (beginning ).

Updates

For updates on the state share, visit the South Dakota Opioid Advisory Committee’s . See also Department of Health’s .

To find updates on the local share, a good starting point is to check the websites for your board of county commissioners, city council, or local health department. The South Dakota Department of Social Services maintains a , and you can also review the state’s annual reports (the includes local governments’ distribution amounts).