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LA City Council Considers Shifting Management of Troubled LAHSA

4/11/2026

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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) faces reimbursement delays, with over $50 million owed to service providers, over 90 days overdue.
Councilmember Nithya Raman says the city remains "stuck" and has not improved its management.
John Wickham, a city staff member, said progress has stalled after more than 100 meetings.
The City Council will decide whether to withdraw funding from LAHSA and transfer management to another agency.

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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) faces reimbursement delays, with over $50 million owed to service providers, over 90 days overdue.
Councilmember Nithya Raman says the city remains "stuck" and has not improved its management.
John Wickham, a city staff member, said progress has stalled after more than 100 meetings.
The City Council will decide whether to withdraw funding from LAHSA and transfer management to another agency.