As has been the case in working with the Court Monitor, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is appreciative of the efforts of Dr. Hogan and his staff. DMH continues to be committed to enhancing and expanding the availability of community mental health services in Mississippi and in continued collaboration with the Court Monitor regarding progress in our state. We are glad to see the ongoing acknowledgement of efforts made within the state mental health system and progress that has been accomplished in recent years. As the report notes, funding for Core Services defined by the Remedial Order remains available, with supplemental funding made available through ARPA funds. These additional funds will not just meet the requirements for Core Services, but surpass them beyond minimum levels. In addition, it states DMH has taken substantial steps to achieve compliance by developing and reviewing performance standards and in data collection and analysis. The agency is glad to see the acknowledgement of recent efforts related to Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers (CCBHCs), an updated model of community behavioral health centers that aim to provide a comprehensive range of services. CCBHCs allow for sustainable funding and serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless of diagnosis or insurance status. Mississippi has recently received a $1 million planning grant to aid in expanding the CCBHC model throughout the state. The recent report of the Court Monitor states that this grant is an opportunity to reduce gaps in care, and DMH looks forward to continuing that work during the grant period. DMH continues to see improvement in the waiting lists at state hospitals, with both the average wait time and the number of people waiting decreasing during FY23. The report also discusses transfers to state hospitals from private hospitals, which in effect places someone who is already receiving treatment in a hospital bed that could have been utilized by others waiting for services. DMH is continuing to monitor commitments to its programs from this same level of care setting. We have also made significant strides in developing and implementing performance standards and fidelity reviews. This report states that DMH reviews are rigorous, with staff who are qualified, diligent, courteous, and professional. In addition, Community Mental Health Center staff were open to the reviews and appreciated the feedback. DMH is grateful for these acknowledgements. DMH is in full or partial compliance with the components of the remedial order, and though challenges remain, this report ends, as the previous report did, with a mention of the substantial progress that has been made in Mississippi. DMH remains committed to maintaining that progress and supporting a better tomorrow for Mississippians with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual or developmental disabilities.