California has allocated over $20 billion to tackle homelessness under Governor Newsom, but there's a lack of consistent data on its effectiveness, with unhoused numbers rising.
State Auditor Grant Parks criticized the California Interagency Council on Homelessness, citing failure to track and evaluate homelessness programs, with the latest data being out of date.
Local officials argue that comprehensive strategies rely on long-term financial commitments from the state, challenging the governor's claims of local shortcomings amid lack of data.
The delay in data collection impacts accountability for the billions spent, highlighting a disconnect between state actions and their statutory goals to address homelessness.
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