The legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress regarding Federal homelessness programs within one year of enactment.
The report must assess the effectiveness of each program that assists homeless individuals, including:
A cost-benefit analysis covering:
The number and demographics of homeless individuals served.
The services provided by each program.
Annual funding allocations and any unused funds.
Outcomes for participants in areas such as housing stability, criminal justice involvement, employment, and healthcare access.
A description of:
Programs that yield the best long-term housing stability outcomes.
Weaknesses, inefficiencies, or concerns within each program.
Effective laws, regulations, and guidance that help reduce homelessness.
Challenges related to workforce shortages in homelessness service provision.
Recommendations to enhance:
Performance, accountability, and oversight of homelessness programs.
Existing data systems used by service providers to measure program outcomes.
Definitions provided include:
“Continuum of care” as a collaborative applicant for a geographic area under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
“Federal agency” as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.
“Homeless individual” as defined in section 103 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.