A federal investigation uncovered that over $135,000 in Head Start funds were misappropriated by the Santa Clara County Office of Education for unrelated expenses. The audit has raised questions about former Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan's leadership,

A new federal audit says the Santa Clara County Office of Education misused more than $135,370 in federal funds under the previous superintendent. But county leaders disagree on whether the error was an intentional cover-up or a simple mistake, another sign of deepening division and tension in an office plagued by controversy.

Santa Clara County officials could further restrict residents' already limited opportunity to make their voices heard at meetings.

Santa Clara County's top education office is planning for a wave of firings amid questions over top-heavy management and executive assistants with six-figure salaries.