Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

"The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 employees, primarily citing a decision by the county to pull funds and set up its own homeless services department. The transition takes effect July 1, the start of the coming fiscal year and the day LAHSA said the 284 layoffs will take effect."

"Last year, following years of criticism that LAHSA lacked proper oversight and financial control, the county Board of Supervisors voted to pull funds and programs from the authority and move them into an internal department."

"Jesus Ruiz, a spokesman for the county Chief Executive Office, said the county remains committed to finding jobs for departing, county-funded LAHSA workers and is currently working with LAHSA to identify how many of the 284 employees fit that definition."

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority plans to lay off 284 employees as the county withdraws funding to create its own homeless services department. This decision follows years of criticism regarding LAHSA's oversight and financial controls. The layoffs will affect both union and non-union staff, with uncertainty about how many will transition to county employment. The county is committed to finding jobs for departing LAHSA workers but has not confirmed how many will be hired.

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