Denver auditor’s 2027 plan: Shelters, Concourse A and City Hall’s lawyers

October 20, 2026

By Alayna Alvarez | Axios Denver

Denver’s outgoing watchdog is taking one last look at how City Hall spends taxpayer money, including Mayor Mike Johnston’s signature homelessness initiative.

Why it matters: Auditor Timothy O’Brien has repeatedly exposed spending and oversight problems across city government, fueling clashes with Johnston’s administration.

Driving the news: O’Brien, who is term-limited after nearly 12 years in office, unveiled his final annual audit plan Monday. 

  • Residents submitted 40% more audit suggestions than last year — a spike O’Brien attributes to growing concerns about how the city is run.

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