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Residents can suggest which programs or contracts should be audited

#AuditDenver2026 campaign

the Auditor at your service

Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA, Auditor of Denver

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In community meetings across Denver, I always ask my constituents what they would like to see audited in the city. In the Denver Auditor’s Office, we constantly monitor risks across the city. The more we hear from the community about a topic, the more likely we will consider it for audit.

That’s why my office has launched the #AuditDenver2026 campaign throughout the month of June. It is important for people to speak up and this initiative gives the public a direct voice in addressing government transparency and accountability. The #AuditDenver2026 campaign engages with residents through social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, X, and LinkedIn.

Residents can suggest which programs or contracts should be audited

My constituents are encouraged to comment on the Auditor’s Office’s platforms and share what concerns they have with city agencies, services, programs, projects, vendors, and contractors. My office also reached out via email through its newsletter to collect responses. People can also email Auditor@DenverGov.org.

Nobody knows Denver better than the people who live here. They interact with city services every day. They know firsthand what is and isn’t working. This campaign is their opportunity to make their voices heard. My office has a track record of performing audits based on community input.

Residents can suggest which programs or contracts should be audited

One of them was our City Shelters audit in 2024, which later earned a Distinguished Knighton Award from the Association of Local Government Auditors. The public knows we’re a valuable watchdog of city services. But for us to best serve their needs, we need to hear their concerns.

Residents can suggest which programs or contracts should be audited

Social media comments from the public are just one source of input we review when determining what to audit. We take input from a wide variety of sources, which includes the mayor, city leaders, current events, national trends, and our previous audit work.

My team and I will review residents’ feedback and consider the suggestions as part of our audit plan process. To be clear, it is not guaranteed a suggestion results in an audit, but if more people request that we look at a specific issue, the higher the chances are that we may consider the topic for our annual Audit Plan, which will released in October and will detail the planned audits for the next year.

This month is your chance to make your voice heard. Submit your audit suggestions to improve Denver’s services or programs to us via email at Auditor@DenverGov.org or by social media by using the hashtag #AuditDenver2026.