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LAHSA Faces Audit Deadline Doubts Amid Homelessness Reform

3/26/2026

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LAHSA Audit Delays

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) may miss the March 31 audit deadline after late document submissions raised doubts from lead auditor Justin Measley.
LAHSA executives say they are on track, but Measley doubts timeline due to late submissions.
Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for reform in homelessness and has not attended key audit committee meetings.
Concerns about LAHSA's management and oversight have been raised, including accountability for taxpayer funds.

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Newsom's Housing Controversy

The city has spent over $2.6 billion on homeless housing, with costs up to $1.5 million per room.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s Homekey initiative allocated $1.3 billion for property purchases and $1.3 billion for renovations.
Critics, including developer Rick Caruso, say the spending funds luxury accommodations instead of effective solutions.
Many properties remain unoccupied, and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez has called for a more cost-effective approach to address homelessness.

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LAHSA Audit Delays

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) may miss the March 31 audit deadline after late document submissions raised doubts from lead auditor Justin Measley.
LAHSA executives say they are on track, but Measley doubts timeline due to late submissions.
Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for reform in homelessness and has not attended key audit committee meetings.
Concerns about LAHSA's management and oversight have been raised, including accountability for taxpayer funds.

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