Thousands of LAUSD Workers Face Layoffs That Didn’t Have to Happen

A top state fiscal watchdog warned that Los Angeles Unified could have prevented its financial crisis by allowing vacated positions to remain empty, noting that overstaffing was a contributing factor. The district is now planning for up to 5,000 layoffs between 2027 and 2029 to address a $3.6 billion deficit. Separately, the county office scolded officials for signing agreements and drawing down retiree health funds against their own fiscal advisor's advice.