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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 · As published by Los Angeles Times · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read

An issue with accounting has been identified as a factor in the increase in Los Angeles' homeless count. This glitch is reported to have caused nearly half of the increase. Further information on this issue can be found in the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times provides more details on the accounting glitch and its impact on the homeless count in the city.

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Category: local · Published: August 11, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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An accounting glitch caused nearly half of L.A.’s increase in the homeless count

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