Los Angeles officials have moved to take control of hundreds of millions of dollars in homelessness spending after two scathing audits found the government agency currently responsible for that money has spent it recklessly and without transparency
Los Angeles is moving to take control of homelessness spending, bypassing the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), after audits revealed reckless spending and lack of transparency. The LA City Council approved a motion to explore direct contracting with service providers, while the County Board of Supervisors will vote on shifting nearly $350 million from LAHSA to a new county department. These actions follow audits citing poor record-keeping and inability to verify services provided, despite LAHSA's claim of progress in reducing unsheltered homelessness.
