Pawtucket, Rhode Island:
Administration of Opioid Settlement Funds
To address the ongoing opioid crisis, the City of Pawtucket sought structured, compliant, and transparent oversight of its opioid settlement funds. iParametrics was selected to support strategic fund allocation, compliance monitoring, and public engagement to ensure maximum local impact.
Situation
Pawtucket needed urgent technical support to manage opioid settlement funding effectively and transparently. The challenge included ensuring compliance with usage restrictions while maximizing measurable recovery outcomes for affected communities.
Task
iParametrics, in collaboration with BETA Group, was tasked with administering the opioid settlement program which covered strategic planning, fund tracking, reporting, and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful and compliant fund distribution.
Action
We deployed a multidisciplinary team and built a funding strategy prioritizing effective programs. Our team implemented a compliance review process, fund utilization tracking, and transparent public reporting, all designed to align with state and national settlement rules.
Result
Pawtucket received structured, defensible fund oversight that built public trust and minimized risk. The engagement positioned the City to deliver high-impact recovery initiatives and demonstrated a replicable model for municipal-level opioid fund management.