Garfield County received thousands from opioid settlements. Is it spending the money properly?

By: Sydnee Chapman, The Utah Investigative Journalism Project

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 1,785

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with Utah News Dispatch.

Garfield County has received tens of thousands of dollars in opioid settlement money, but a lack of records and conflicting statements from county officials raise questions about whether the county is using the money to plug holes in its budget.

The lack of clarity not only disregards the principle of spending transparency but it’s also unclear …

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