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System Failure

How Southern California’s Homeless Industry Became Homeless Itself.

A Presentation by the Homeless Population Independent Citizens Oversight Committee

Not a Lack of Compassion

It is a failure of systems.

A comprehensive governance and financial accountability crisis affecting the entire ecosystem.

The Investigation: LAHSA

Annual Budget

$914 Million
  • Failed to recover $50.8 Million in cash advances.
  • Unable to track spending.
  • Unable to verify services were actually delivered.

LISTEN: Ghost Beds & Missing Millions

Collapse: Skid Row Housing Trust

Complete operational collapse in 2023.

  • CEO Nepotism
  • Board Negligence
  • Ignoring State Compliance Warnings for 2+ Years

A Systemic Pattern

  • Inadequate Board Oversight
  • Regulatory Capture
  • Governance Conflicts of Interest

U.S. Attorney Announcement:
Creation of a criminal Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force.

The Solution

The Skid Row Joe System

The professionals have left a mess.
It's time for a unified approach.

Unified AI-Assisted System

  • One Umbrella: Connecting all services.
  • AI Michelle: Accessible assistance for all.
  • Real-time Tracking: Eliminate delays.

Zero "Empty Bed" Tolerance

If there is a bed available, a person seeking it will be placed.

+ Unified Grievance System for true accountability.

Independent Citizens Oversight Committee

Composed of former homeless people and community members.

  • Lived-experience notification.
  • Conduct current visitations to programs.
  • Ensure participants are treated fairly.

The Truth Is Here

The Evidence is Irrefutable.

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Mission Accomplished

The Promise Kept (2003 - 2026)

From the first day on Skid Row in 2003 to Federal Oversight in 2025.

"The Alarm was Raised.
The Watchman has done his duty."

Transformation Over Recovery

A Legacy of Challenging the Status Quo.

  • Redefining the approach to substance abuse and healing.
  • Moving beyond "Recovery" to Transformation.
  • Leaving behind a structure that works: The Skid Row Joe System.

The Next Chapter

Retirement

Passing the torch to the
Independent Citizens Oversight Committee.

"My ego says stay. My heart says go.
I'm moving to Alaska to go fishing with my granddaughter."

- Doc Jordan

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