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Los Angeles Countys funding cut for LAHSA sparks citys takeover bid

Los Angeles Countys decision to pull most of its funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has led to a push by Mayor Karen Bass and city council members to take over majority control of LAHSAs oversight board and manage key administrative tasks. This move aims to prevent a potential setback in the citys progress against homelessness, as city leaders worry that a sudden exit could reverse recent declines in street homelessness. The city plans to negotiate for more power without fully severing ties with LAHSA, while also exploring the possibility of transitioning some city-funded programs away from LAHSA over the next fiscal year. The proposals have been approved by the Housing and Homelessness Committee and are now headed to the Budget and Finance Committee, with potential changes taking effect within thirty days if approved. However, LAHSA is still facing challenges, including staff layoffs and a late federal audit highlighting financial control issues. The question remains whether this middle path will deliver real results or merely delay progress in housing the homeless.

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