Measure 110 Implementation Report Released by the Secretary of State and OHA
By Garrett Christensen on Friday, January 20th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – (Information from the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Secretary of State’s Office) Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan recently released an Oregon Health Authority audit report on the current state of Measure 110 implementation. Within the report, auditors emphasized that it is too early to conclude if Measure 110 will be successful, though do make the following recommendations based on the current state of the measure and concerns raised since it’s passing:
- “Address fragmentation: Publish a plan by September 2023 for how the M110 program integrates into the overall behavioral health system in Oregon.
- Ensure that success can be measured: Identify and document gaps that prevent detailed metrics from being implemented that would track the overall effectiveness and impact of M110.
- Create the foundation for a successful grants program: Develop and document policies and procedures for the M110 program, including clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for Oversight and Accountability Council members and OHA staff and greater support for grant applicants and evaluators.
- Seek opportunities to expand collaboration with other stakeholders.”
The full audit, including additional recommendations and proposed long term changes to implementation can be read at: Oregon Health Authority: Too Early to Tell: The Challenging Implementation of Measure 110 Has Increased Risks, but the Effectiveness of the Program has Yet to Be Determined
