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Auditor supports Denver Labor staff unionizing

Published on June 17, 2025

DENVER — In a bold and affirming stance, Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA, is announcing his full support for employees in the Auditor Office’s Denver Labor division as they officially unionize with Communications Workers of America Local 7777.

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#AuditDenver2026 campaign asks residents for audit suggestions

Published on June 04, 2025

DENVER – “What do you want to see audited?” That is the question the Denver Auditor’s Office is asking residents in the City and County of Denver. Throughout the month of June, the #AuditDenver2026 campaign gives the public a direct voice in addressing government transparency and accountability.

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Agencies need better workplace culture to reduce employee turnover

Published on May 22, 2025

DENVER – Improvements in organizational culture are needed across four city agencies to help avoid staff turnover and related unnecessary costs, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.

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Denver's climate agency spending may not meet the intent of voters

Published on May 22, 2025

DENVER — Millions of public taxpayer dollars meant for climate projects went to city agencies, but it is unclear whether some of those projects aligned with the allowable uses of the climate fund under city rules, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien, CPA.

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Wage investigation leads to gig app company policy overhaul

Published on May 14, 2025

DENVER – A recent Denver Labor investigation into a gig app company called GigSmart returned more than $27,000 to employees and resulted in the company making significant changes to better protect workers and employers. This change is expected to help more than 700 workers this year alone, who will be classified as employees rather than independent contractors.

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Some gaps remain in Child Welfare Placement Service oversight

Published on April 17, 2025

DENVER — Denver Human Services has made progress in managing child welfare placement services since a 2023 audit, though several risks are still unresolved. That’s according to a new follow-up audit report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.

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Auditor’s Office earns national audit award for seventh-straight year

Published on April 09, 2025

DENVER — The Denver Auditor’s Office is proud to announce it has again conducted one of the best local government audits, for a record-breaking seventh year in a row.

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Denver Labor expands wage accountability efforts to protect workers

Published on March 27, 2025

DENVER — Denver Labor took unprecedented steps in 2024 to protect workers’ rights, ensure correct pay, and support a stronger local economy. Under the leadership of Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien, CPA, Denver Labor’s newly-released “2024 Annual Wage Theft Report” highlights record-breaking efforts in tackling wage theft, reducing poverty, and promoting fair competition.

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City continues to fall behind in tracking homeless encampment expense

Published on March 20, 2025

DENVER —– A recently completed audit follow-up report reveals the city has improved its responses to homeless encampments, but significant risks remain, particularly regarding expense tracking, contract oversight, and equitable services.

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Strip clubs owe nearly $14 million following wage theft investigation

Published on February 27, 2025

DENVER — Diamond Cabaret and Rick’s Cabaret strip clubs are ordered to pay $13,958,000 in restitution and penalties after more than 230 entertainers, bartenders, servers, and other workers had their wages stolen. The strip clubs also engaged in questionable workplace practices involving their staff. Denver Labor, a division of the Denver Auditor’s Office, made these determinations in its investiga

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News articles

Auditor supports Denver Labor staff unionizing

#AuditDenver2026 campaign asks residents for audit suggestions

Agencies need better workplace culture to reduce employee turnover

Denver's climate agency spending may not meet the intent of voters

Wage investigation leads to gig app company policy overhaul

Some gaps remain in Child Welfare Placement Service oversight

Auditor’s Office earns national audit award for seventh-straight year

Denver Labor expands wage accountability efforts to protect workers

City continues to fall behind in tracking homeless encampment expense

Strip clubs owe nearly $14 million following wage theft investigation

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