Topline:
A federal judge signed off Friday on the scope of a court-monitored audit of L.A.’s homelessness services Friday, setting the stage for what could likely be the most comprehensive picture of the city’s response to the crisis in years.
Why it matters: The audit aims to analyze “each and every homelessness assistance program and initiative funded or conducted by the city,” including the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe motel program, shelter bed retention rates, permanent housing placements, sources of funding, and accountability for service providers.
Why now: The audit is the result of an ongoing, years-long lawsuit filed by a downtown business group, the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights against the city over its lack of progress on homelessness.
What's next: U.S. District Judge David O. Carter, who is presiding over the case, set another hearing for April 4 to review potential auditors.
Go deeper: Read more about the lawsuit and audit negotiations.
