Calls on Mayor Karen Bass to testify at an upcoming hearing
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) today launched an investigation into waste, fraud, and abuse of federal funds perpetrated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). In a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Subcommittee Chairman Burchett calls on her testify at a subcommittee hearing on September 15, 2026, and to produce documents and communications related to corrupt contracting and grant-making by LAHSA, as well as its facilitation of self-enrichment among nonprofits to whom it has awarded funds.
“The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency is investigating potential waste, fraud, and abuse of federal grant funding intended to address homelessness. Specifically, the Subcommittee is concerned about the potential misallocation…
PROCUREMENT & EXPENDITURE (STOPPING KICKBACKS)
Procurement fraud usually involves inflated invoices or “fictitious” vendors.
- The Three-Way Match: Never pay an invoice unless you have matched the Purchase Order (PO), the Delivery Note (signed), and the Supplier Invoice.
- Vendor Master File Review: Review your vendor list annually. Look for suppliers with the same bank details or physical addresses as your employees.
- Dual Authorization: Implement a “Two-to-Sign” rule for all EFT payments above a certain threshold (e.g., R5,000).
- No “Cashing” of Checks: If you still use physical checks, strictly prohibit “Cash” as a payee and store blank checks in a dual-lock safe.