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 — with unsheltered homelessness up 7.9%. A slowdown in rental aid is blamed for fewer people entering permanent housing, which strains temporary beds. Meanwhile, HUD paused some funding in June over financial concerns — a move temporarily blocked by a judge — as the hearing proceeds without the mayor’s presence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2c1e6a2185907bec