LA homelessness fraud cases expose deeper problem than stolen millions, oversight hawk warns
Cloud argues that homelessness programs should reward lasting outcomes and stronger safeguards, not simply the spending of federal funds.
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Federal fraud charges involving Los Angeles homelessness programs have prompted Rep. Michael Cloud to argue that the funding system rewards spending rather than lasting results. HUD has moved to suspend the local coordinating agency, which is challenging the action in court.
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Representative criticizing the oversight and outcome measures used in federally funded homelessness programs
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HUD secretary whose department moved to suspend LAHSA and announced funding priorities
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