[Nicholas F. Colangelo], who remains in a leadership position at Clearbrook as chief executive of the related Clearbrook Foundation, said the nonprofit acted quickly to ensure that needy county residents whose treatment costs are borne by the county drug and alcohol program would continue to have access to Clearbrook's services.

The Luzerne/Wyoming County program paid Clearbrook $304,750 in fiscal year 2011-2012, using state, county and federal money dedicated to funding inpatient substance abuse treatment for residents who receive Medical Assistance, lack health coverage or qualify under low-income guidelines. The Lackawanna County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse paid Clearbrook $182,733 through similar programs in 2011-2012. Its contract with Clearbrook also bars business relationships between the nonprofit and its board members.

[Thomas P. Cummings Jr.] was paid $59,568 for handling Clearbrook's legal work in 2011, according to documents it filed with the Internal Revenue Service, and [Albert D. Janerich]'s medical practice was paid $120,150. [Helen Lavelle]'s firm billed Clearbrook $105,897 for placing ads, producing videos and other services since she joined the board in 2009.