Forensic Audit Series

Big Canoe Forensic Audit Series: A Letter to the Editor

There is now open community discussion regarding a Forensic Audit of the Big Canoe POA financial books. It is becoming a serious issue for the community, and FOBC is launching an Article Series to help the community explore the concept of a “Forensic Audit”. We recently received a “Letter”, and it’s a good way to start this Series off, with some general thoughts thrown out by an anonymous property owner…. […]

Election Issues

Big Canoe POA Election: FOBC Candidate Endorsement

FOBC has never taken the position of endorsing a candidate before. Due to several factors, FOBC whole heartedly endorses POA Board Candidate, Mike Volk, in the upcoming election. Mike has perhaps the most relevant experience of all the candidates…. read more about Mike, and get the location & time schedule of his upcoming Meet & Greets… […]

Infrastructure

Big Canoe Water & Sewer: The Consequences Of Non-Transparency (Pt 3)

Because there has been NO Transparency over the years regarding Big Canoe’s Water and Sewer System…. we have arrived at a situation where our Water & Sewer Utility Bills are skyrocketing, and Property Owners can’t trust their leaders anymore. This article announces the launch of an IRS Investigation into water withdrawals by UIG that are in violation of our § 1.170A-14 Qualified Conservation Easement…. […]

Editorial

Big Canoe POA President Amy Tropfenbaum’s Conflict of Interest – Caught Again

Amy Tropfenbaum is at it again.  Back in April of 2022 FOBC ran an article regarding POA President Amy Tropfenbaum’s “Unreported Conflict of Interest” regarding the Chimney’s remodel.  Amy’s conflict this time is an almost identical issue, involving enormous expenses involved in redesigning the Creek 9 Covered Bridge that sits along Amy’s property line; part of her “scenic view” of Lake Sconti.  In a split board decision – she cast the approving vote. […]