NEON responds to claims of misused funds

Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now (NEON) tried to reassure parents today that the federally funded Head Start Children's Program will remain in their community despite claims of misused funds. Residents

News 12 Staff

Feb 24, 2012, 3:18 PM

Updated 4,536 days ago

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Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now (NEON) tried to reassure parents today that the federally funded Head Start Children's Program will remain in their community despite claims of misused funds. Residents feared the program would be in jeopardy after an audit found NEON misappropriated government money. The audit accused the organization of spending more than $400,000 on unintended agency services. NEON Executive Director Joseph Mann says the early childhood development program will stay in Norwalk.To watch entire NEON news conference, click on iO Extra on Channel 612.


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