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Supervisors press HSH on staffing and Prop C contingencies as budget ramps up
Summary
Officials from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing told the Budget & Appropriations Committee they accept many BLA recommendations but warned that large planned expansions depend on Prop C and other funds; supervisors pressed for realistic hiring timelines and oversight of Prop C reserves.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee on Aug. 20 heard extended discussion over the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing(HSH) budget as members weighed large proposed expansions alongside staffing capacity and contingency funding.
HSH officials told supervisors they broadly accept the Budget and Legislative Analyst's (BLA) recommendations but reiterated the department's reliance on outside sources to implement the Recovery Plan. "The budget is balanced without Prop C in year 1," HSH said, but continued expansion of permanent supportive housing will depend on Prop C, FEMA and Homekey funding.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann said the first-year growth in the HSH budget will…
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