Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced nearly $1 billion in new funding for local communities to clean up encampments and reduce homelessness, as well as new accountability measures to ensure money is spent wisely.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new accountability measures for communities receiving state funding to address homelessness. Newsom provided a virtual demonstration of the new online tool for Californians that allows them to see what’s happening with programs — and funding for programs — in local communities.