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Financial Deficit

Outstanding loan = investment risk

Today’s Board = Debts, Deficit, Distrust, Risk

📊 Audit 2024 (according to the report): Budget deficit — $1,547,909. pp,16–17 Loan balance — $6,796,341, pp. 15–16 Accrued interest — $1.6M, pp. 15–16 Total debt (loan + interest) — $7.3–7.5M, pp. 15–17 Already paid by owners — $4,516,777 special assessments, pp. 12–13 💡 These $4.5M did not reduce the loan. They went to contractors and interest. The main loan balance remains (pp. 15–16). ⚠️ Forecast for 2026–2027 : owners pay ≈ $12.5M instead of $8M+Budget deficit +$1,547,909 the owners will still have to pay: both the installment of the special assessment and the loan with interest

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Audit, Facts & Control: Your Right as an Ocean Reserve Owner

Аудит. Факты. Контроль: Права владельцев морских заповедников

По результатам независимого аудита 2024 года были выявлены следующие факты:

📉 Deficit
– Current (2024): $84,937; accumulated as of 12/31/2024: $1,547,909 (pp. 3, 5, 17).
– Auditor: it is necessary either to increase assessments, impose a special assessment, or postpone expenses.

💳 Popular Bank Loan
– Taken in July 2022: $8,000,000 at 4.72%.
– Paid in 2024: $1,501,512 (principal $1,203,659, interest $297,853).
– Outstanding balance as of 12/31/2024: $6,796,341 (pp. 15–16).
– Risk: in case of nonpayment, the bank has the right to collect through assessments and special assessments.

🧾 Special Assessment ($8M)
– Approved 07/07/2022 for repairs and certification.
– Collected in 2024: $4,516,777; spent $4,190,303 (roof, façade, interest, attorneys).
– Collected funds were not directed to loan repayment — the money went to dust (pp. 12–14).

👥 Payroll and Staff
– Payroll 2024: $878,024; actual $845,380 (increase +$305,753 vs. 2023: $539,627).
– Reason: staff expansion and increased security (pp. 20–21).

📌 Major Expenses
– Insurance: $1,780,222.
– Contracts (management, security, valet, cleaning, cable): $1,148,038.
– Repairs and maintenance: $370,993 (overruns in HVAC, plumbing, electrical) (pp. 20–21).

📑 Auditor Recommendations (pp. 2–3, Auditor’s Letter)
– Increase assessments/special assessment to close the deficit.

Each owner has the right and the duty to protect their investments.

Only together can we ensure the effective use of Association funds, avoid increases in maintenance fees, and prevent the need for new loans. Our common funds must be allocated strictly for their intended purpose and with full financial transparency. This is realistic and achievable through the election of a responsible and competent Board that acts in the best interests of all owners.

(This text is based solely on the findings of the independent 2024 Ocean Reserve audit. The author expresses an opinion and does not bear legal responsibility for the stated facts.)

What We Stand For:

TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCES

COST SAVINGS FOR RESIDENTS

ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITY

Your voice. Your impact.

Transparency. Savings. A Debt-Free Future.

Following the official audit, it became clear that the Ocean Reserve budget has a significant deficit (pp. 16–17) and suffers financial losses as a result of the Board of Directors’ ineffective management. The Board acts unprofessionally and without proper oversight: its members are absent from the property, reside outside the United States, and sign financial documents blindly. Such management leads directly to financial losses for the Association and the owners.

Our assessments are being spent inefficiently; owners’ funds are being wasted with no results; we are losing both money and the investment value of our property. The Board of Directors is in fact acting not in the interests of the owners, but to the detriment of all owners and our investments.

We are convinced that the future of our building is possible without new loans (pp. 15–16, outstanding Popular Bank loan balance $6,796,341) and without increasing maintenance fees — but only with prudent and responsible management based on savings, transparency, and strict financial control.

The Board of Directors acts unprofessionally and without control over the Property Managing Company, whose only interest is to make as much money from us as possible. This company may leave tomorrow, while we will remain with enormous debts. This situation has only become possible because the Board of Directors, in our opinion, has been influenced in such a way that they chose not to oversee the company’s activities and instead handed over full control of our funds into its hands. For them, we are outsiders, and their management exists solely to drain as much money as possible from us.

We invite all owners who are ready to actively participate and support the initiative for order and savings — to stop the budget leakage, restore transparency, and protect each owner’s investment.


⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

This address has been prepared on the basis of the official Ocean Reserve audit for 2024 (including pp. 12–13, 15–17, and others), which recorded the budget deficit, the outstanding loan balance, and other financial indicators.

All conclusions and statements herein reflect documented facts and the lawful opinion of an owner. The assessments of the Board of Directors and the Property Managing Company represent the owners’ concerns and are based on the audit materials and the results of the Association’s management.

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Investment in Community

Invest in Truth. Fund Our Fight. Protect Your Investment.

The audit has revealed a financial crisis at Ocean Reserve. To obtain the full picture, legal consultations, document review, and expert opinions are required. These processes are not possible without the active participation of the owners.

Your participation, support, contribution, cooperation, and initiative are lawful and necessary tools for protecting your rights as owners. Under the Florida Statutes, Chapter 718 (Condominium Act), owners have the right to demand transparency, oversee the use of Association funds, and access financial records.

Owner involvement strengthens our collective position, promotes accountability, and protects the interests of all unit owners. Joint action helps prevent unnecessary expenses, identify and stop violations, and reduce the risk of conflicts of interest. The Board of Directors is required to act solely in the interests of the owners and the Association as a whole, and not for the benefit of the management company or individual parties.

Active participation also helps prevent the spread of misinformation and defamatory statements, thereby reducing conflict within the community and allowing focus on solving real problems. This approach further minimizes the number of legal and administrative cases initiated by dissatisfied owners.

Such oversight and involvement are consistent with the lawful rights of owners under the Florida Statutes, Chapter 718 (Condominium Act) and serve as an essential mechanism for protecting the investment of every owner.

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Protect Your Rights. Support the Fight. Restore Trust. The Ocean Reserve audit has revealed alarming deficiencies, and the fight against mismanagement requires ongoing efforts. We are not simply demanding transparency — we are defending it. But this work is not possible without the active involvement of owners. We need your support in the following ways: assisting with the preparation and submission of legal requests to state and regulatory authorities; providing expert opinions and professional consultations (legal, accounting, auditing); helping translate and disseminate information among fellow owners; participating in discussions, sharing ideas, and offering constructive proposals; building an independent network of mutual support among owners. Every contribution matters: attorneys can provide legal expertise, accountants can analyze financial data, volunteers can spread information and communicate with neighbors. Together we can restore transparency, legality, and trust in Ocean Reserve. Only united action will secure the future of our community.

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