Source: The Signal
Date: 03/20/2026 8:03pm

Article Summary:
COC Narrows President Search Amid Ongoing Fallout From Alleged Financial Mismanagement
College of the Canyons has narrowed its search for a permanent superintendent-president to four finalists as board members weigh how to prevent a repeat of alleged financial mismanagement under former Chancellor Dianne Van Hook. Trustees are discussing stronger contract language, greater transparency requirements and improved internal controls while awaiting results of a forensic audit submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office that identified potentially незаконous contracting practices. The college’s recent clean financial audit has not quelled concerns, with board members emphasizing the need for tighter oversight of bond spending and executive authority.

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