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LAHSA sues HUD, warns freeze endangers 11,000 families.

7/1/2026

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LAHSA sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in federal court to halt a suspension of federal homelessness funding.
HUD alleges LAHSA made false statements, lacked financial controls and exposed the agency to fraud.
Recent audits found LAHSA’s accounting procedures weak, with delayed contractor payments and insufficient data systems.
LAHSA warns the funding freeze could leave more than 11,000 families, veterans and seniors without shelter.

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LAHSA sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in federal court to halt a suspension of federal homelessness funding.
HUD alleges LAHSA made false statements, lacked financial controls and exposed the agency to fraud.
Recent audits found LAHSA’s accounting procedures weak, with delayed contractor payments and insufficient data systems.
LAHSA warns the funding freeze could leave more than 11,000 families, veterans and seniors without shelter.