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Federal complaint alleges Home At Last founder diverted more than $7.5 million through sham vendors
A federal criminal complaint alleges that founder Michael Young used shell companies, fabricated bids, forged signatures and fraudulent invoices to divert more than $7.5 million from taxpayer-funded homelessness programs. Prosecutors allege that money was used for unrelated real estate, luxury travel, vintage cars, and an Inglewood restaurant and nightclub.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
Home At Last reportedly received more than $118 million from public agencies, including more than $75 million from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. The allegations concern self-dealing and misuse of funds intended to house vulnerable people.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The allegations were made by federal prosecutors in a criminal complaint announced by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
The complaint contains allegations, not findings of guilt. No Halo has not established the final loss, whether other officers or directors participated, or how much money may be recovered.
Right of reply
Organization response
No response from Home At Last or Young was located in the consulted material.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Complaint. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 16, 2026 · Last verified September 19, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.