Local Solutions Fund Info Session
PRESENTATION BY
CEO-HI
PRESENTATION TO
Local Jurisdictions
April 2025
Measure A Local Homeless Services and Housing Programs
Agenda/Outcomes
LSF Overview
Eligible Uses
Allocations &
Disbursements,
Agreements & budgets,
Timeline
Oversight and
Accountability
Measure A: Local Solutions Fund for LA
County
• Measure A allocates significant funding to address homelessness across Los Angeles County through the Local Solutions Fund (LSF). This initiative represents a collaborative approach to combating homelessness by distributing resources directly to cities, Councils of Government (COGs), and unincorporated areas. • The LSF empowers local jurisdictions to develop and implement programs tailored to their specific homelessness challenges while adhering to best practices for standardization of care and accountability measures. This presentation outlines the fund's structure, eligibility requirements, allocation formula, and implementation timeline.
Understanding the Local Solutions Fund
The Local Solutions Fund represents a critical component of Measure A, providing financial resources to Los Angeles County's 88 cities, six Councils of Government, and over 120 unincorporated areas. This dedicated funding stream supports programs addressing homelessness consistent with Measure A's purposes and conditions or the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency guidelines.
All participating jurisdictions must demonstrate progress toward meeting established goals and metrics while incorporating best practices for standardization. This ensures a cohesive, regionally aligned approach while allowing for localized implementation.
Key Principles
• Local control with accountability
• Evidence-based interventions
• Best practices for standardization of care
Eligible Use Categories
• Direct homelessness services
• Interim and Permanent Housing for PEH
• Employment services for PEH
Oversight Mechanisms
• Regular reporting requirements
• Data sharing protocols
• Evaluation metrics
The LSF Allocation Formula
On March 25th, the Board of Supervisors adopted an evidence-based formula for LSF distribution following extensive research and stakeholder engagement. The formula balances the immediate needs revealed by Point- in-Time (PIT) counts with broader indicators of housing insecurity.
By incorporating both visible homelessness and doubled-up student homelessness data, the formula acknowledges the complex nature of housing instability while directing resources proportionally to areas with demonstrated need. This approach ensures a balanced and equitable distribution that addresses both immediate and underlying causes of homelessness.
Multi-Year PIT Average
Two-year average, expanding to three years
Student Homelessness Proxy
ACS data identifying doubled-up families
LSF Eligible Uses Overview
The Local Solutions Fund Eligible Uses framework provides clear guidance to jurisdictions to promote strategic investments that support Measure A goals and target metrics. This approach creates three distinct categories of eligible uses and establishes a performance-based framework for potential future incentive funds.
LSF Eligible Uses
LSF Allocations, Agreements, and Timeline
Funding Allocation and Distribution
As of November 2024, the LSF will distribute an impressive $96,363,637 annually across eligible jurisdictions. This figure This figure represents at least 15% of Measure A's Comprehensive Homelessness Services funding, though the exact amount exact amount may fluctuate based on updated revenue projections.
The County serves as the central disbursement authority, channeling funds to cities and COGs according to the established established formula. While participating jurisdictions must adhere to Measure A's requirements, they retain the autonomy to the autonomy to decline funding if they wish to avoid the associated conditions. $96.3M
Annual Distribution
Projected funding for 2025-2026
15%
Percentage
Minimum portion of Measure A funding
88 Cities
Eligible jurisdictions in LA County
120+
Unincorporated Areas
Additional eligible communities
27 Total Direct Agreements
17 Direct contracts with cities
5 contracts with Councils of Government
5 contracts with Unincorporated Areas
Direct Agreements & Statement of Work
Guidance Tools
• Allocations
• SOW Template
• SOW Instructions
• LSF Eligible Use
• Advisory Guidance
• Technical Assistance
Timeline of SOW Approval
We understand this is a complex transition as we switch from Measure H to Measure A. In order to ensure we execute agreements by July 1st, we appreciate adhering to the following condensed timeline so we can execute timely agreements by July 1st. To achieve that objective, we are aiming for the following milestones:
• CEO-HI shares Board adopted Measure A Formula Allocations and guidance on Measure A LSF Eligible Uses by March 26th.
• CEO-HI will begin to work with Direct Local Jurisdiction Funding Recipients. • CEO-HI will host an information session on the LSF for all jurisdictions on April 3rd. • Direct Local Jurisdiction Funding Recipients submit clean Statements of Work ("SOWs") and budgets that are consistent with the allowable uses by April 15th.
• CEO-HI finalizes those SOWs and Budgets by April 30th and sends them to each jurisdiction to sign by May 1st. • Direct Local jurisdiction Funding Recipients return signed agreements to CEO-HI by June 1st. • CEO, on behalf of the County, fully executes the agreement by June 30th.
Accountability and Oversight
LSF Oversight and Accountability
• How does oversight & Accountability apply to the Local Solutions Funds and its recipients? • Measure A emphasizes oversight and accountability with annual independent audits and a Universal Data and Accountability Plan to track progress. • As Funding Recipients - All 88 cities in Los Angeles County, COGs, and/or the County on behalf of its unincorporated areas are eligible to receive or benefit from the LSF funds. • Programs that receive or benefit from any funds through the LSF – must adhere to Measure A’s requirements and conditions, including but not limited to its reporting, data sharing, evaluation, oversight, and audit requirements. Funding Recipients retain the autonomy to refuse funding under Measure A to avoid any unwelcome conditions on that funding. • If LSF underspend exceeds 30% in two consecutive years triggering a redirection of funding per Measure A, funds would be used to create an incentive fund for improving data quality and tracking progress toward Measure A goals. In subsequent years, such a fund could incentivize funded activities and programs that result in demonstrable progress toward Measure A Goals for jurisdictions that opted for investments in Group 1 activities.
Accountability
Measure A
Independent Audits
Goals
Target Metrics
Regional Plan
Best Practices for
Standardization of Care
Universal Data
Annual Reporting
Requirements
Thank You
Onnié Williams III, Homeless Initiative
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SD1, SD3, SD5 Marco Santana, Homeless Initiative
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Kailee Caruso
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SD2, SD4 Clifton Trotter, Homeless Initiative
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Camila Vicencio, Homeless Initiative
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For Additional Information To Keep In The Know, Please Visit:
Local Jurisdictions – Homeless Initiative