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City auditor wins council approval to study shelter cost-effectiveness and outcomes
Summary
The City Auditor presented an updated scope for a second audit of the city’s homeless response focused on shelter types, per-bed costs and outcomes; the council approved the scope and staff will begin field work, with the audit expected to take about a year.
The Sacramento City Council on Tuesday approved an updated audit scope from the City Auditor’s Office for a second review of the city's homeless response, directing auditors to analyze which shelter types deliver the best outcomes and value for money.
City Auditor Frishta Arari told the council the audit will classify city‑funded shelter types (emergency shelters, navigation centers and congregate shelters), analyze cost per bed or per client, and evaluate how effectively each model helps people exit homelessness using data from the Homeless Management Information…
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