Denver City Government Closed Friday, July 4 Published on July 03, 2025 Most City and County of Denver offices will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. Tagged as: , Closure
Denver needs improvements to retain top police and fire candidates Published on June 26, 2025 DENVER — The City and County of Denver risks losing qualified entry-level police officer and firefighter candidates due to inefficiencies in the Civil Service Commission’s hiring process, according to a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
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
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
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 Sues Trump Administration Over FEMA Fund Cuts Published on May 16, 2025 Denver joins Chicago and Pima County, Arizona, in suing Trump Administration for improper termination of FEMA grants. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
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