LA Accountability Test: Donor Cases, Homelessness, School Cuts — May 25, 2026

HUD Freezes LAHSA Funds as ULA Scrutiny Reopens — June 12, 2026

LAHSA faces a HUD funding freeze over alleged grant mismanagement, putting tens of millions for Los Angeles homelessness services at risk. Measure ULA’s thresholds and transaction effects add another accountability test for City Hall’s housing finance strategy. IN THIS EPISODE 1. HUD halts federal homeless dollars to LA-area's lead agency, citing mismanagement | LAist [https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/trump-admin-hud-halts-federal-homeless-dollars-to-lahsa-citing-mismanagement] — LAist # HUD halts federal homeless dollars to LA-area's lead agency, citing mismanagement | LAist Published: 2026-06-11T21:01:52.239000+00:00 Source: laist.com (laist.com) Language: en ## Story HUD halts federal homeless dollars to LA-area's lead agency, citing mismanagement | LAist Sponsored message Audience-funded nonprofit news Listen Next Up: 0:00 0:00 — See All… 2. Step Back — If HUD can freeze homelessness dollars over LAHSA mismanagement, who was supposed to be watching the money before it got that bad — LAHSA, the city, the county, or the mayor — and what power does anyone actually have to fix it? BACKGROUND SOURCES * Federal funding for LAHSA suspended over ‘failures’ – NBC Los Angeles [https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/lahsa-homeless-funding-hud/3903074/] — Nbclosangeles * HUD halts federal homeless dollars to LA-area's lead agency, citing mismanagement | LAist [https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/trump-admin-hud-halts-federal-homeless-dollars-to-lahsa-citing-mismanagement] — LAist * LAHSA's federal funding at risk after homelessness agency blows audit deadline | LAist [https://laist.com/news/health/lahsa-federal-audit-deadline-hud-homeless-funds-los-angeles] — LAist * Top LA officials spar over who should oversee city’s homelessness spending: ‘LAHSA twilight zone’ | LAist [https://laist.com/news/top-la-officials-spar-over-who-should-oversee-citys-homelessness-spending-lahsa-twilight-zone] — LAist * LA homeless agency has ‘significant’ problem with inaccurate financial statements, auditors find | LAist [https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/lahsa-homeless-agency-financial-audit] — LAist * LA’s main homelessness agency is at risk of blowing federal audit deadline, auditor warns | LAist [https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/lahsa-homelessness-federal-audit-deadline] — LAist * Board Advances Motion to Address LAHSA's Failure to Pay Service Providers - Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath [https://lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov/address-lahsa-failure-to-pay/] — Will Canavan * Key LA city leaders call for shifting homelessness spending away from LAHSA | LAist [https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/la-city-leaders-call-for-shifting-homelessness-spending-away-from-lahsa] — LAist 3. Real Property Transfer Tax and Measure ULA FAQ | Los Angeles Office of Finance [https://finance.lacity.gov/faq/measure-ula] — Los Angeles Office of Finance   # Real Property Transfer Tax and Measure ULA FAQ Sales Price Calculate tax Tax Due **Note**:… 4. The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBhJDy8fRQI] # The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA ## UCLA Lewis Center 403 subscribers 4 likes ### Description 324 views Posted: 29 Apr 2025 Professor Michael Manville shares his recent research on whether Measure ULA has reduced higher-end real estate transactions in Los Angeles. Since Measure ULA was enacted, the odds of a Los Angeles property selling at a price above its tax threshold have fallen… 5. [PDF] Permanent Program Guidelines for Measure ULA Funding Programs [https://unitedtohousela.com/app/uploads/2024/01/13-Permanent-Program-Guidelines-Master-Doc.pdf] — United to House LA Permanent Program Guidelines for Measure ULA Funding Programs Drafted by Area Experts Throughout ULA Coalition January 2024 For general inquiries please contact: ●Joe Donlin, (joe@unitedtohousela.com); or ●Jackson Loop (jloop@scanph.org) INTRODUCTION Drafted by homeless service providers, affordable housing nonprofits, labor unions, and renters’ rights groups, Measure ULA will create an… Daily TopFive for Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-la-daily-fix/id1895649590] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yLZ4pkQq99iMI5WLo3HUg]. Feedback? Email la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com [la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com].

Housing Reform Meets Inside Safe Accountability — June 11, 2026

Los Angeles homelessness policy and California housing reform are back in focus: Mayor Bass is pitching Inside Safe’s encampment-to-housing model, while Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 79 and related bills to speed homes near transit. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Inside Safe | Mayor Karen Bass [https://mayor.lacity.gov/InsideSafe] # Inside Safe Mayor Bass is moving Los Angeles forward with an urgent and strategic approach to confronting the homelessness crisis, which includes declaring a state of emergency, taking action to dramatically accelerate and lower the cost of building affordable and temporary housing, and moving to maximize the use of City-owned property for temporary and permanent housing. In order to… 2. Governor Newsom builds on this year's historic housing reforms ... [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/10/governor-newsom-builds-on-this-years-historic-housing-reforms-signs-legislation-to-accelerate-housing-and-affordability] — California Governor  Official website of the State of California [CA.gov](https://www.ca.gov/) Resources for California [News](/newsroom/) Oct 10, 2025 # Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability **What you need to know:** … Daily TopFive for Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-la-daily-fix/id1895649590] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yLZ4pkQq99iMI5WLo3HUg]. Feedback? Email la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com [la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com].

Inside Safe Falls Back, and ULA’s Tax Math Gets Harder — June 10, 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s Inside Safe faces a hard outcome check, with the L.A. Times reporting 40% of participants returned to the street, while new Measure ULA research argues the mansion tax may be eroding the property-tax base it needs. IN THIS EPISODE 1. Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street - Los Angeles Times [https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-05/under-la-mayors-300-million-homeless-program-40-have-returned-to-street] — Los Angeles Times Advertisement [California](https://www.latimes.com/california) # Under L.A. mayor’s $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street ![Two people prepare breakfast at their campsite on a sidewalk on Main Street in Chinatown.… 2. L.A.'s Mansion Tax Was Meant to Fund Housing. Research Says It May Be Backfiring. - California YIMBY [https://cayimby.org/blog/l-a-s-mansion-tax-was-meant-to-fund-housing-research-says-it-may-be-backfiring] — California YIMBY [Skip to content](#content) [Site Menu Close Menu](#primary-footer-menu-section) Blog Affordable Housing Finance # L.A.’s Mansion Tax Was Meant to Fund Housing. Research Says It May Be Backfiring.  New research suggests Los Angeles’s “Mansion Tax” cancels out a… 3. Housing for All: Measure ULA funds in Action! - LA2050 [https://la2050.org/ideas/2024/housing-for-all:-measure-ula-funds-in-action] — LA2050 LIVE · 2024Grants Challenge # Housing for All: Measure ULA funds in Action! Idea by [United to House LA coalition](/organizations/united-to-house-la-coalition) Over $300 million has already been raised for affordable housing, homelessness… Daily TopFive for Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-la-daily-fix/id1895649590] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yLZ4pkQq99iMI5WLo3HUg]. Feedback? Email la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com [la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com].

LA Reform Push: Homes, Homelessness, Permits, and Police — June 09, 2026

Los Angeles housing reform takes the spotlight as ADU rules, Mayor Bass homelessness results, and a Streets For All SB 79 report point toward faster building, while county permit streamlining and LAPD reform show the same pressure for measurable government performance. IN THIS EPISODE 1. [PDF] ordinance no. - City Clerk - City of Los Angeles [https://cityclerk.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2016/16-1468_ord_draft_12-05-2019.pdf] ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, 12.22 and 12.33, and repealing portions of Section 12.24, of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for the purpose of regulating Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with State law. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section. 1. The following definitions are added to Section… 2. [PDF] Organizational Assessment of the Los Angeles Police Department [https://lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/lapdonlinemedia/RRA3827-1_PageProofMay30-697a900769814.pdf] — RAND Corporation Research Report Organizational Assessment of the Los Angeles Police Department Richard H. Donohue, Samuel Peterson, Bob Harrison, Shawn L. Hill, Danielle Sobol, Alejandro Roa Contreras RAND Justice Policy Program PR-A3827-1 June 2025 Prepared for the Los Angeles Police Foundation and the Los Angeles Police Department RAND’s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research… 3. DELIVERING RESULTS IN 2024: Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy Nearly Doubles Permanent Housing Move-Ins Since Mayor Bass Took Office, Thousands More People Moved Inside Than In 2022 | Mayor Karen Bass [https://mayor.lacity.gov/news/delivering-results-2024-comprehensive-homelessness-strategy-nearly-doubles-permanent-housing] — Los Angeles Mayor's Office  # DELIVERING RESULTS IN 2024: Comprehensive Homelessness Strategy Nearly Doubles Permanent Housing Move-Ins Since Mayor Bass Took Office, Thousands More People Moved Inside Than In 2022 [***En… 4. NEW REPORT: How Land Use Reform Can Solve the Los Angeles Budget Crisis  - California YIMBY [https://cayimby.org/news-events/press-releases/new-report-how-land-use-reform-can-solve-the-los-angeles-budget-crisis] — California YIMBY [Skip to content](#content) [Site Menu Close Menu](#primary-footer-menu-section) Press Releases Supporting Organizations # NEW REPORT: How Land Use Reform Can Solve the Los Angeles Budget Crisis ## SB 79 Could Bring Up to $1 Billion to City Coffers; Help Solve Housing Shortage [Read the Report](https://data.streetsforall.org/blog/sb79_zoning_budget) **Los Angeles –** The City of Los… 5. [PDF] SmallBiz FAQ_Final - Department of Economic Opportunity [https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SmallBiz-FAQ_Final.pdf] Frequently Asked Questions PERMIT EXPRESS LA County SmallBiz LA County SmallBiz Permit Express is designed to support qualifying small businesses by providing expedited services for permits, entitlements, licenses, and inspections in Unincorporated LA County. This program aims to simplify and streamline the application process, making it easier and faster to obtain the necessary approvals needed… Daily TopFive for Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-la-daily-fix/id1895649590] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yLZ4pkQq99iMI5WLo3HUg]. Feedback? Email la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com [la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com].

LA’s Reform Docket: ADUs, LAPD, ULA and Encampments — June 08, 2026

Los Angeles City Hall’s reform docket spans ADU rules, a RAND assessment of LAPD staffing and discipline, Measure ULA program guidelines, and homelessness emergency tools—showing where policy is being tightened, funded, or tested on the ground. IN THIS EPISODE 1. [PDF] ordinance no. - City Clerk - City of Los Angeles [https://cityclerk.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2016/16-1468_ord_draft_12-05-2019.pdf] — City Clerk - City of Los Angeles ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending Sections 12.03, 12.22 and 12.33, and repealing portions of Section 12.24, of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for the purpose of regulating Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with State law. THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section. 1. The following definitions are added to Section… 2. [PDF] Organizational Assessment of the Los Angeles Police Department [https://lapdonlinestrgeacc.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/lapdonlinemedia/RRA3827-1_PageProofMay30-697a900769814.pdf] — RAND Corporation Research Report Organizational Assessment of the Los Angeles Police Department Richard H. Donohue, Samuel Peterson, Bob Harrison, Shawn L. Hill, Danielle Sobol, Alejandro Roa Contreras RAND Justice Policy Program PR-A3827-1 June 2025 Prepared for the Los Angeles Police Foundation and the Los Angeles Police Department RAND’s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research… 3. [PDF] Permanent Program Guidelines for Measure ULA Funding Programs [https://unitedtohousela.com/app/uploads/2024/01/13-Permanent-Program-Guidelines-Master-Doc.pdf] — United to House LA Permanent Program Guidelines for Measure ULA Funding Programs Drafted by Area Experts Throughout ULA Coalition January 2024 For general inquiries please contact: ●Joe Donlin, (joe@unitedtohousela.com); or ●Jackson Loop (jloop@scanph.org) INTRODUCTION Drafted by homeless service providers, affordable housing nonprofits, labor unions, and renters’ rights groups, Measure ULA will create an… 4. Homelessness - LA City Attorney's Office [https://cityattorney.lacity.gov/homelessness] — Los Angeles City Attorney's Office On her first day in office, Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto joined Mayor Karen Bass as she declared a local **emergency on homelessness**. The City Attorney’s Office provided the legal framework for this declaration, which cuts red tape, facilitates additional resources, and streamlines efforts to bring people inside. The following week, Mayor Bass signed an executive directive… 5. A Full-Circle Solution - LA County Homeless Services & Housing [https://homeless.lacounty.gov/full-circle-solution] — Los Angeles County  ## PROGRAMS ## INITIATIVES ## MUNICIPAL RELATIONS ## OUR PARTNERS ## News & Updates ## IMPACT DASHBOARDS ## ACCOUNTABILITY ## EVALUATION AGENDA ## ABOUT HSH ## DEPARTMENT TRANSITION # A Full-Circle Solution Resolving encampments—outdoor locations where people live unsheltered on the streets—is a critical… Daily TopFive for Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily. Links above go to the original articles. Follow and rate Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-la-daily-fix/id1895649590] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3yLZ4pkQq99iMI5WLo3HUg]. Feedback? Email la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com [la-daily-fix@lanternpodcasts.com].