The County of Los Angeles has been begging Washington and Sacramento for more money for the homeless crisis. Instead of fixing the polices that cause this crisis, they want to throw money at it. To prove the need, the County gibes the State and Feds data on the homeless. No we know they are lying. A Federal Judge has just demanded the County give all the data, not cherry pick what they want to give.
“U.S. District Judge David Carter sharply criticized Los Angeles County officials for insufficient cooperation in a comprehensive audit of homelessness programs, demanding they provide complete and readable documents to assess the effectiveness of local efforts to address homelessness.
During a court session on Thursday, Carter expressed frustration with the lack of clear documentation provided for the audit, stating, “If there isn’t documentation of the work being done, it’s not being done. That can be our only conclusion.”
What a shock—a Judge caught a government, LA County, lying. No surprise, government is theft and this is theft via lying.
Judge Orders LA County to Cooperate in Homelessness Audit, Citing Failure to Provide Crucial Data
Jamie Paige, Westside Current, 8/29/24 https://www.westsidecurrent.com/news/judge-orders-la-county-to-cooperate-in-homelessness-audit-citing-failure-to-provide-crucial-data/article_152d88fc-662c-11ef-9414-a3d705e6eb1f.html
LOS ANGELES — U.S. District Judge David Carter sharply criticized Los Angeles County officials for insufficient cooperation in a comprehensive audit of homelessness programs, demanding they provide complete and readable documents to assess the effectiveness of local efforts to address homelessness.
During a court session on Thursday, Carter expressed frustration with the lack of clear documentation provided for the audit, stating, “If there isn’t documentation of the work being done, it’s not being done. That can be our only conclusion.”
The mandate is part of an ongoing investigation into whether funds allocated to combat homelessness are being properly utilized and achieving intended outcomes.
The audit, initiated by the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights, covers all homelessness assistance programs and initiatives funded or conducted by the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) since March 2020. The L.A. Alliance asked for the audit to determine the impact of these programs on reducing homelessness and their effectiveness in providing shelter or housing.
Quoting from a 2021 report by former California State Auditor Elaine Howle, Judge Carter highlighted ongoing issues with transparency, noting, “The state continues to lack a comprehensive understanding of its spending to address homelessness.”
During the proceedings, Judge Carter pointed out past policy issues that have hindered transparency: “Historically, the city took the position that it was under the purview of the mayor or the city itself, claiming they couldn’t be audited,” he stated. “If the city can’t be audited, you could sweep any program under the auspices of the city council and the mayor.” Carter emphasized the critical nature of this audit, suggesting it might be the only thorough review of city practices due to historical resistance to audits.
Judge Carter highlighted the financial implications of the county’s delays, noting that the longer it takes for the county to provide necessary data, the more expensive the audit becomes — a cost ultimately carried onto city taxpayers.
Judge Carter ordered Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Dr. Va Lecia Adams Kellum, CEO of LAHSA, to appear in court in three weeks to provide an update on the progress in documentation.
LA County expects businesses and citizens to comply with their rules and regulations and their requests for information. But they totally defy the same when it comes to them. So it is off to court for judicial law. A great way to spend tax dollars.