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. Tagged as: , Auditor
#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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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. Tagged as: , Auditor
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 Tagged as: , Auditor