LA HB616

Authorizes the Louisiana legislative auditor to review and prepare reports on publicly funded homeless service providers for transparency and to ensure proper use of public funds

Requires any continuum of care organization or homeless services provider receiving state or local public funds to submit to a legislative audit upon request of the legislative auditor, parish president, or municipal governing body providing the funds

Mandates that providers supply detailed documentation on program performance metrics (including housing outcomes and service delivery statistics), effectiveness in achieving goals, and use of public funds in an accessible format such as a spreadsheet

Permits suspension or termination of public funding for providers that fail to comply with audit and reporting requirements, subject to applicable laws and contract provisions