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An investigator confirmed to media that the UNC football probe included allegations of drug use and inappropriate relationships.
Steve Belichick has been on medical leave since August 6 and his resignation becomes effective October 27.
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned as part of the investigation's conclusion.
Former UNC general manager Michael Lombardi, who earned $1.5 million annually, resigned on September 3.
UNC stated its investigation found isolated actions disregarding standards, not a systematic failure.
Councilmember Nithya Raman until recently chaired the committee overseeing Los Angeles's homelessness spending.
In July, LAHSA reported a 1.2 percent rise in homelessness across Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County removed $300 million from LAHSA to support programs run by its new homelessness department.
Mayor Karen Bass appointed herself to the LAHSA governing commission in 2023.
In August, LAist reported that LAHSA continued to sign contracts with Alexander Soofer's charities after internal auditors flagged them as 'high-risk'.
Donye Mitchell is accused of misrepresenting his experience to get public grant funding, which he then spent on personal expenses including his own bail.
The DOJ stated that Alexander Soofer is expected to plead guilty to felony fraud charges in the coming weeks.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stated that the fraud exposes a profound failure by California and Los Angeles County to safeguard public funds.
The Trump administration previously suspended federal funding to LAHSA, citing poor financial management and conflicts of interest.
LAist previously reported that hundreds of apartments rented by LAHSA for the homeless were empty.
A third defendant, Donye Mitchell, remains at large.
The DOJ says the nonprofit Home At Last received $118 million in public funds via contracts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
Michael Young is the founder of the nonprofit Home At Last.
Federal prosecutors allege Michael Young misappropriated $12 million in public funds for personal expenses, including vacations and a nightclub.
Alexander Soofer was arrested in January on fraud charges and has admitted to misappropriating $10 million in public funds.