The program was started in 2007 and used a mix of federal, state and city money to help people make the transition from shelters to permanent housing.

WSJ: Homeless Costs Shifted

Comptroller John Liu said the mayor has "failed miserably" and Speaker Christine Quinn, a close ally of the mayor, said the council has been unable to get support from the Bloomberg administration to move forward on the council's proposals to help homeless people out of shelters.

WSJ: Homeless Blame Game