Relating to a biennial audit of the effectiveness and efficiencies of state services provided to homeless individuals.

SB 399 requires Texas to conduct a biennial audit (starting in 2028) of state agencies providing homelessness services to assess their effectiveness and efficiency. The audit examines how well services help homeless individuals achieve self-sufficiency, including metrics like housing retention for 12+ months, school enrollment for children, employment participation, and access to mental health or addiction treatment. It mandates independent audits by external auditors not affiliated with the agencies being reviewed, with specific data points to track outcomes. The bill directly affects state agencies and community service providers delivering homelessness programs, aiming to improve resource allocation through data-driven evaluations.