California’s $24 Billion Homelessness Spending Under Scrutiny Amid Audit Findings
California has invested approximately $24 billion over the past five years to address its homelessness crisis, yet a recent state audit reveals significant shortcomings in tracking the effectiveness of this substantial expenditure. Despite the massive funding, the state’s homeless population has continued to grow, with estimates reaching over 180,000 individuals in 2023, accounting for nearly …