Los Angeles, California – U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced Tuesday the formation of a new federal task force aimed at uncovering fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption tied to billions of dollars allocated to address homelessness in Southern California.
The newly established Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force will investigate the potential misuse of federal funds and private donations intended to aid the homeless population across the Central District of California — a region that spans seven counties and is home to approximately 20 million people.
In a statement, Essayli specifically called out Los Angeles County, citing growing public concern over the effectiveness and transparency of homelessness programs. “Officials have been unable to account for all the expenditures and outcomes, and the homeless crisis has only gotten worse,” he said. “Taxpayers deserve answers for where and how their hard-earned money has been spent. If state and local officials cannot provide proper oversight and accountability, we will do it for them.”…