LAHSA adopts conflict-of-interest policy for homeless service contracting

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission approved a new policy Friday that will provide clear, structured guidance for disclosing conflicts of interest in the contracting process.

In a unanimous vote, commission members instructed staff to implement the so-called Conflict-of-Interest Policy in Contracting for all LAHSA employees. According to agency officials, the policy is “not a change of values,” but a “refinement” of their existing regulations.

“By strengthening structure, centralizing accountability and reinforcing legal compliance, LAHSA is demonstrating that every contracting decision is grounded in fairness, integrity and public trust,” Holly Henderson, director of risk management, said. “Adoption of this policy will strengthen our safeguards, promote transparency