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🏡 Welcome to Our New Community News Blog and Resource Website! We’re thrilled to launch this new digital space for the Hills of Inverrary community—a place where staying informed, engaged, and connected is just a click away. Whether you’re looking for the latest updates, want to explore upcoming events, or need access to important documents, this site is built with you in mind. We’ll be sharing news, resources, and opportunities to get involved—plus helpful posts on topics that matter most to our residents. You’ll also find: A Community Resources page packed with contact info, documents, and helpful links A Blog section (right here!) where we’ll post stories, announcements, and spotlights on our neighbors And soon, more interactive features based on your feedback We invite you to bookmark the page, subscribe for updates, and become part of the ongoing conversation that makes Inverrary such a special place to call home. Thanks for being here—let’s grow this community, together. Note:...
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🕵️‍♂️ Hills of Inverrary: When the Board Says “No,” the Residents Say “Audit Anyway”

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Let’s talk about transparency. Not the kind that shows up in glossy newsletters with clipart of palm trees and vague promises of “fiscal responsibility.” I mean real transparency—the kind that comes with receipts, spreadsheets, and a few raised eyebrows when the landscaping budget mysteriously triples.

At Hills of Inverrary, we’ve been pushing for a formal forensic audit of our association’s finances. Why? Because residents deserve to know where their money’s going—and whether it’s being shoveled into potholes or quietly disappearing into the Bermuda Triangle of condo accounting.

But surprise! The board isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet. Between cost concerns and a sudden case of “we’ll look into it,” it’s clear we may need a Plan B.

🧠 Enter: The Resident-Led Forensic Audit Taskforce

If the board won’t approve a forensic audit or we don't get the requisite number of votes during our special meeting of the membership, we’ll do what any self-respecting community of intelligent, fed-up residents would do: launch our own.

We’re forming a Resident-Led Forensic Audit Taskforce—a lean, five-member team of residents who will review association records from 2022 to present. We’ll scan, sort, and scrutinize everything from general ledgers to bank statements. And yes, we’ll be using advanced tools to help identify red flags faster than you can say “duplicate invoice.”

I’ll be serving as Project Manager and lead finance guru, and we’re looking for volunteers who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a current Hills of Inverrary resident

• Must not be a former board president or anyone reasonably suspected of past financial shenanigans

• Must agree to confidentiality protocols

• Must be ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the numbers

Bonus points if you’re a CPA or financial professional—we need your eagle eyes and spreadsheet sorcery.

📣 Want to Join the Taskforce?

Email InverraryAuditTaskforce@gmail.com or call/text me at (724) 331-2321 to express interest or learn more.

This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about reclaiming trust, restoring accountability, and proving that residents aren’t just passive dues-payers. We’re watchdogs. We’re organizers. And we’re not afraid to follow the money.

In this effort, we've created an Audit Taskforce page, to regularly update the community on our progress, and in the future publish our reports.

Stay tuned for updates, findings, and maybe a few cartoons if things get spicy.

Names of individual taskforce members will remain confidential if requested, in order to respect their privacy and protect the integrity of the review process.

"And Ye Shall Know the Truth and The Truth Shall Make You Free" - John 8:32


Mike Greco MBA
Florida Condo Commando | Editor in Chief - Hills of Inverrary News Blog
Project Manager, Resident-Led Audit Taskforce
📧 InverraryAuditTaskforce@gmail.com
📱 Call or Text: (724) 331-2321
Location: Lauderhill, FL, USA

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