{"id":21822,"date":"2026-05-15T11:30:00","modified":"2026-05-15T11:35:40","slug":"councilmembers-rinck-and-foster-advance-resolution-on-next-steps-for-king-county-regional-homelessness-authority","link":"https:\/\/council.seattle.gov\/2026\/05\/15\/councilmembers-rinck-and-foster-advance-resolution-on-next-steps-for-king-county-regional-homelessness-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"Councilmembers Rinck and Foster advance resolution on next steps for King County Regional Homelessness Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Measure seeks to protect public funds while charting a course for improving delivery of homelessness services<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today, a resolution proposing next steps for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)<\/a>, following the troubling audit published in April, was passed unanimously by the Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee. The measure is sponsored by Councilmember <\/strong>Alexis Mercedes Rinck<\/strong><\/a> (Position 8) and Councilmember <\/strong>Dionne Foster<\/strong><\/a> (Position 9), who serve as chair and vice-chair of the committee, respectively. Both members also represent the Seattle City Council on the KCRHA Governing Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFollowing the KCRHA forensic evaluation, we are bringing forward this resolution to establish a clear framework for accountability, oversight, and transparency as the City evaluates next steps. The resolution outlines immediate actions to safeguard public funds, evaluate the viability of corrective actions at KCRHA, and establishes a measured process for any potential restructuring decisions,\u201d said Councilmembers Foster and Rinck<\/strong> in a joint statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe resolution mirrors a parallel proposal advanced at the King County Council by Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Jorge Bar\u00f3n. As Governing Board Members, we are closely coordinated throughout this process. We also want to thank City Councilmember Kettle for his work in moving this forward, as an alternate member on the Governing Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs these conversations continue, it\u2019s critical that we protect the continuity of services for people experiencing homelessness, maintain stability for providers, and take steps to improve public confidence in stewardship of public dollars,\u201d they concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On April 22, 2026, a report on the results of the forensic evaluation were sent to KCRHA and made publicly available. The evaluation described a number of concerning observations regarding KCRHA\u2019s financial and internal control practices including a negative cash position of $44.7 million and $13 million in unreconciled balances and administrative overspend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councilmembers Rinck’s and Foster\u2019s Resolution 32202 outlines key steps to assess the agency and how to move forward with regional homelessness services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n