A recent federal audit found that the Santa Clara County Office of Education misallocated over $135,370 intended for the Head Start program, under former superintendent Mary Ann Dewan's administration. The misuse involved paying expenses for a non-Head Start manager, raising concerns about oversight and financial accountability. Amid internal strife, interim superintendent Charles Hinman sought investigations into mismanagement, while board president Maimona Afzal Berta accused previous leadership of intentional cover-ups. This situation reflects ongoing controversies and divisions within the education office, exacerbated by Dewan's dismissal last October and subsequent legal battles.
A federal audit revealed misuse of over $135,370 in federal funds aimed at the Santa Clara County's Head Start program, leading to controversies and leadership tensions.
The audit highlighted failures in implementing the Head Start program, including poor parent engagement and staff training, aggravating existing divisions between the County office and Board members.
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