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LA Homelessness Funding Under Scrutiny | US News
A congressional committee is probing how L.A. spends over a billion in federal homelessness funds, demanding transparency and accountability — but Mayor Karen Bass won’t testify, citing unavailability. Her office says it’s cooperating, promising to deliver all requested records by Sept. 14, though pulling historical data may take time. The funding authority involves both city and county appointees, adding complexity. While the mayor’s team claims street homelessness dropped 11% since 2023 thanks to programs like “Inside Safe,” official July data shows a 3.4% overall rise in homelessness —…
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