California's recent budget assessment reveals a lack of effective monitoring regarding the state's spending on homelessness. Despite emphasis on accountability from Governor Newsom and state legislators, they have yet to receive crucial data on housing outcomes or the impacts of their initiatives. Alarmingly, 70% of allocated grant funds remain unspent, creating uncertainty about the effectiveness of the funding. Experts, including Alex Visotzky from the National Alliance to End Homelessness, argue that real solutions focus on providing stable housing rather than merely displacing individuals. Upcoming reports from legislatures might shed light on current progress.
"We know what's most effective - it's helping people back into housing and providing services to support that transition, instead of measures that just move them around."
"Lawmakers haven't received data on how many people have been housed using the money or even how many encampments have been addressed."
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