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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County

LA Homeless Entity to Settle Data Battle Between City, County

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An agreement between the city and county of Los Angeles regarding homelessness data sharing is scheduled for a vote on Monday by the L.A. Continuum of Care general membership. Under the proposed agreement, the city would gain access to all data related to unhoused individuals within city limits, proportional representation on reporting decision bodies, and county funding for system training and modifications. A final determination regarding four major administrative roles is set to be resolved during a court hearing on Tuesday.

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Why It Matters

The outcome determines how millions in federal homelessness funding are managed and gives the city direct access to raw tracking data for housing placements, with a final legal resolution pending in court.

Key Facts

  • The L.A. Continuum of Care general membership is scheduled to vote on whether to award the county oversight of the Homeless Management Information System and the Coordinated Entry System.
  • The Los Angeles CoC excludes Long Beach, Glendale, and Pasadena, which maintain their own CoCs.
  • Earlier this month, the general membership appointed the county as the collaborative applicant and lead for the annual point-in-time homeless count to submit a single federal funding application.
  • The city previously directed officials to explore legal options and a separate continuum of care before reaching a data-sharing agreement with the county.
  • A final determination about the four administrative roles is slated for resolution during a court hearing on Tuesday.
  • LAHSA was suspended by HUD from accessing federal dollars due to allegations of fraud and misuse of funding, prompting ongoing litigation.
  • Under the proposed data agreement, the city would receive access to all data on unhoused individuals within the city and proportional representation on reporting bodies.
  • The county agreed to fund and provide regular training to city staff and city-funded service providers on HMIS, along with technical assistance.
  • The county will contract with the city to manage the Coordinated Entry System and matching process for all city-funded resources, establishing local preference for city housing.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLos Angeles Homeless Services Authority“Leads administrative roles currently impacted by ongoing litigation.”PersonMatt Szabo“City Administrative Officer discussing the data use agreement.”OrganizationL.A. Continuum of Care“Collaborative body voting on administrative roles and the data agreement.”locationGlendale“Excluded from the Los Angeles CoC with its own distinct CoC.”locationPasadena“Excluded from the Los Angeles CoC with its own distinct CoC.”OrganizationU.S. Housing and Urban Development“Suspended LAHSA from accessing federal funding.”locationLos Angeles“City involved in homelessness data agreement.”PersonYsabel Jurado“Councilwoman and chair of the council's Homelessness and Health Committee.”PersonTim McOsker“Councilman raising concerns about enforceability and proportional representation”locationLong Beach“Excluded from the Los Angeles CoC with its own distinct CoC.”