The report distinguished between funds that might be recoverable, potential misstatements, and conduct warranting further investigation.

I was disappointed it did not wrap every loose thread in a neat bow.

I was also relieved it refused to pretend certainty where there was none.

The committee authorized civil recovery efforts where justified, revised purchasing controls, and referred suspected criminal conduct to outside authorities.

Preston and Lorraine were given opportunities to respond through counsel.

Their responses were predictable.

Preston blamed a flawed accounting process.