Brief

The Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department has initiated a racial equity audit examining how Los Angeles City services affect Black people experiencing homelessness. The study assesses disparities and impacts across municipal programs and departments. Introduced May 29, 2026, the matter was referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee on June 1, 2026, and remains pending there.

Full summary

The Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department has launched a formal racial equity audit and study focused on the impact of City services on Black people experiencing homelessness (BPEH). This initiative aims to systematically evaluate whether and how Los Angeles municipal programs, policies, and service delivery create or perpetuate racial disparities for this population. The audit represents a data-driven approach to understanding equity gaps in City services. Rather than examining single programs in isolation, the study appears designed to map the cumulative and comparative impact of multiple City departments and service systems on Black Angelenos facing homelessness. This includes potential analysis of housing, public safety, health, social services, and other departmental touchpoints. Introduced by the Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department on May 29, 2026, the matter was referred to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee on June 1, 2026. The file remains open and pending in committee. With a standard two-year expiration window, the matter is set to expire May 29, 2028, giving the committee time to review findings and recommend any resulting policy changes or resource allocations. No Council action has yet been taken. The next step would be committee deliberation and a recommendation to the full Council, which could lead to adoption of audit findings, creation of targeted equity initiatives, or directive motions requiring departments to implement specific changes based on the audit's conclusions.

Activity (2)

• 2026-06-01 Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department document(s) referred to Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee.
• 2026-05-29 Document submitted by Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, dated May 29, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-29 Report from Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department · report