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Waste Of The Day: Seattle's Homelessness Fiasco
Waste Of The Day: Seattle's Homelessness Fiasco
Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClear Politics,
Topline: The homelessness agency in King County, Wash., has a $45 million deficit, but auditors can’t fully figure out why, according to a state audit publicly released this April. Its accounting records are so poor that it’s impossible to track where portions of its money are being spent.
Key facts: The King County Regional Homelessness Authority helps run shelters and outreach to the homeless population in 39 cities. It’s funded jointly by the county and the City of Seattle.
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