Denver Labor helps 4,500 people recover more than $2M in restitution Published on December 11, 2024 DENVER – Denver Labor concluded its reporting year by once again surpassing more than $2 million recovered for workers, which means helping a record 4,505 individuals receive the wages they were entitled to. Tagged as: , Auditor
Housing Stability audit finds shelter security and expense issues Published on November 21, 2024 DENVER — Weaknesses in the Department of Housing Stability’s shelter management processes are leading to risks involving security, spending, and contract requirements, according to a new audit this month from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
Few promises kept for protecting college scholarship program Published on November 07, 2024 DENVER — Denver’s college scholarship program, supported by a voter-approved tax, is still not being adequately protected to prevent reimbursements going to ineligible students. The entities responsible did not fully implement any of the recommendations they agreed to, according to a new follow-up audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
Auditor prioritizes AI and the city’s budget in his 2025 Audit Plan Published on October 21, 2024 DENVER – Denver Auditor Timothy M. O'Brien, CPA, released his 2025 Audit Plan, which includes looking at the city's use of artificial intelligence, the management and funding of "All InMile High" and "House1000" projects, and Denver's budget process, among other risks. Tagged as: , Auditor
Denver struggles to manage its vehicle fleet Published on October 17, 2024 DENVER – The city is at risk for fuel and parts theft as it tries to maintain an oversized, underused, and aging fleet of vehicles — wasting limited resources, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
Wage theft experts call for more resources in Denver Published on September 25, 2024 DENVER – New research shows tens of thousands of workers in the Denver metro area are paid below the minimum wage each year — and Denver Labor needs more resources to take action and address the harms of this injustice. Tagged as: , Auditor
City payouts for employees are often delayed and lack clear processes Published on September 19, 2024 DENVER – City payroll leaders need to keep a closer eye on payouts when individuals leave employment to make sure the right amount is paid and workers get their pay in a timely manner, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
First subpoena issued after suspected wage theft by strip clubs Published on September 17, 2024 DENVER – Denver Labor has successfully issued its first subpoena in pursuit of lawful wages for dancers at PT’s Showclub, Diamond Cabaret, and PT’s Centerfold. Tagged as: , Auditor
Subpoena power passes for city audit work Published on September 09, 2024 DENVER – In a win for Denverites calling for more accountability and transparency in their government, the Denver City Council has passed a bill granting subpoena power for audit work and creating a necessary conflict resolution tool. Tagged as: , Auditor
Caring for Denver grants still need better city oversight Published on September 05, 2024 DENVER – Two years after auditing the city’s oversight of co-responder grant dollars funded by a voter-approved ballot initiative, the audit team found remaining risks — plus new areas of concern — according to a new follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor