City Improves Data Tracking for Pay Equity DENVER – Denver took a significant step toward ensuring it tracks pay equity among all employees after a 2021 compensation setting audit from Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. In the new follow-up report, we found the Office of Human Resources made significant progress in encouraging employees to complete their career profiles.
Denver Fails to Resolve Risks from Audit of Pandemic Relief Funding DENVER – The city remains exposed to potential errors and undetected fraud after failing to implement most recommendations from last year’s audit of the initial federal pandemic aid Denver received, according to a new follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
Denver Ahead of the Curve in Using Technology to Support Audits DENVER – Denver is a clear leader in innovative audit technology and techniques, according to a new special analysis from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
2022 Wage Ordinance Changes City Council passed an ordinance on Monday, June 20, 2022 to update several elements of Denver’s wage laws. The primary sponsor of the bill was Councilwoman Robin Kniech.
City Has Flawed Decision-Making for Denver Water Services DENVER – Denver puts too much trust in Denver Water to calculate city water bills and the city’s ongoing decision-making process for moving sewer billing in-house has not looked at all factors to ensure success, according to an audit out this month from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
Sheriff Needs Plan to Support Mental Health in Jail DENVER – The Denver Sheriff Department needs to take a more strategic approach to mental health services in its jails to better support the goal of helping people avoid cycling back through the system, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
Denver Auditor’s Peer Review Confirms Highest Auditing Standards DENVER – The Denver Auditor’s Office successfully passed its Denver Charter-required peer review once again, Auditor O’Brien announced this week. A pass is the highest level of assurance a peer review can give.
Auditor O’Brien Recognized for Excellence in Government Accountability DENVER – The National Intergovernmental Audit Forum recently recognized Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA, for his years of contributions to leadership in government.
