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Council approves 12‑month extensions for HOPWA contracts after public criticism and controller audit concerns
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council approved a 12‑month extension of three HOPWA contracts and related funding after public commenters and the city controller’s audit criticized program management and alleged conflicts of interest; staff described funding levels and proposed a management assessment steering committee.
The Los Angeles City Council on May 1999 approved a motion to extend three Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) contracts for 12 months and continue associated services, a measure supporters said would avoid service disruption for program clients.
Councilmember Hernandez and other members moved the item after extended public comment accusing the HOPWA administration of poor transparency and possible conflicts. The council approved the motion in a roll-call vote (clerk announced 12 ayes). Gary Penny, called to address questions, told the council the three contract extensions would provide short‑term rent subsidies and supportive services for the next year. “These 3 contracts would extend the…
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