Denver Labor adopts new rules for civil wage theft protections DENVER – Workers in Denver are better protected than ever before and businesses have a clear pathway to pay their workers according to the law now that Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA, has authorized new civil wage theft rules.
Denver needs stronger support for kinship caregivers DENVER – While severely constrained by state and federal rules, the City of Denver is likely falling short in supporting family members and close family friends who take care of children after they have been removed from their homes due to suspected abuse or neglect, according to information in a new audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
Audit Analytics Supports Audits of Encampments, Police Operations DENVER – The Auditor’s Office’s Audit Analytics Team examined more than 1.3 million records and data points in the last six months in support of several ongoing audits and analytics projects, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
City Takes Steps to Prioritize Building Safety and Security DENVER – The city took significant steps to support stronger safety and security in city facilities for the public and city employees, and remaining work is in progress following our 2020 audit, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
Auditor O’Brien recovers $500,000 for workers to start the year DENVER – Denver Labor recovered more than half a million dollars before the end of the first month of 2023 on behalf of workers who were not paid according to the law, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.
2022 Annual Report shows important auditing and wage results DENVER – The 2022 Annual Report — released today from the Denver Auditor’s Office — shows the results of our audit work, our growing efforts to support workers and employers through Denver Labor, and our continued commitment to serving everyone who cares about Denver
Statement from Auditor O’Brien on wage theft ordinance DENVER – After years of work and strong community support, Denver’s City Council passed new wage theft protections for all workers in the city. Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien issued this statement.
Caring for Denver still allowed to use additional funds for operations DENVER – The Caring for Denver Foundation continues to be able to overspend on administrative costs and use interest earned from tax dollars out of compliance with city ordinance, according to a follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.