The city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has failed to meet the needs of the unhoused, particularly those battling mental illness, a new audit from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli charged Thursday.
DiNapoli’s report appeared to back up what many rough sleepers have been complaining to amNewYork Metro about for years now – that DHS is not serving their best interests. Released on Dec. 1, the audit examined the outreach service’s assessment and placement of those experiencing homelessness and found evaluations deficient when it came to those with a background of mental illness or substance abuse and ultimately failed to give them the aid they require.
