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An accounting glitch caused nearly half of L.A.'s increase in the homeless count
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Doug Smith, David Zahniser , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The mission in question, Union Rescue Mission, had 638 beds that were not included in last year's count, affecting the reported rise in homelessness on Skid Row.
A recent issue with accounting has been identified as a factor in the reported increase in homelessness in Los Angeles . The glitch had a significant impact on the numbers, accounting for nearly half of the increase. Further details are available from the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the issue.
The problem was related to uncounted beds at a local mission. The mission in question, Union Rescue Mission, had 638 beds that were not included in last year's count, affecting the reported rise in homelessness on Skid Row.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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