They examined invoices, payment dates and descriptions.
The records suggested that HOA money had been flowing to a company connected to the president.
The Alliance hired an independent accountant.
The accountant confirmed that the transactions deserved further investigation.
Suddenly, the spring wasn't the biggest problem anymore.
Chapter 9 — The Investigation
Frank sent formal notices to the HOA.
The Alliance submitted documentation to the appropriate authorities.
A local investigative reporter became interested in the story.
The reporter interviewed residents, reviewed financial documents and watched the recording of the excavator incident.
The resulting report spread quickly.
Karen attempted to dismiss everything as a personal attack.
But the documents were difficult to dismiss.
Residents who had once been afraid to speak began attending meetings.
The recall petition gathered signatures far beyond the required threshold.
For the first time, Karen appeared uncertain.
Chapter 10 — The Recall
The recall meeting filled the community hall.
Karen sat at the front table.
Mark sat among the residents.
Frank presented the evidence.
The spring.
The notices.