Establishing accountability requirements for homeless housing grant programs.

HB 1800 requires homeless housing grant recipients in Washington state to submit annual plans by December 1st, detailing projected numbers of people helped and spending per person. The state auditor must annually audit these programs to verify funds are used for authorized purposes, review administrative vs. service costs, and assess whether grantees meet their stated goals. Non-compliance - such as missing deadlines or misusing funds - can result in loss of future grant eligibility. This bill directly affects organizations receiving state homeless housing funds (grantees and subgrantees) by mandating specific reporting and accountability measures.