Los Angeles County is grappling with about $2 billion in costs linked to fire recovery efforts and an unprecedented $4 billion settlement for sex abuse claims. To address a $89 million budget gap, the county will avoid layoffs by leaving many positions unfilled. The settlement, stemming from a 2020 state law allowing past victims to sue, is expected to require substantial annual payments until 2030, posing serious budgetary challenges. Chief Executive Officer Fesia Davenport acknowledged the financial strain at a recent press briefing as the budget for the upcoming fiscal year was revealed.
The county’s financial challenges stem from $2 billion in fire recovery costs and a record-breaking $4 billion sex abuse settlement, necessitating $89 million in budget cuts.
Davenport stated that while the county's budget will see a significant impact from the unprecedented settlement, there won't be layoffs, just unfilled positions.
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