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Welcome to the Denver Auditor's Office of Dennis J. Gallagher
Hello, I'm Dennis Gallagher, your Denver City Auditor. Denver citizens are fortunate to live in a city and county with a rather unique form of government that includes an independently elected Auditor—something very few other cities have.
 
In the early years and territorial times, the City operated under various forms of government.  In 1902 voters approved 'home rule' for Denver. This amendment to the state constitution created a combined City & County of Denver, a self-governing community with both municipal and county powers.
 
As a result of this, in 1904 Denver residents approved their own charter, providing for a city council, a 'strong-Mayor' form of government and an independently elected Auditor; the Auditor being a “check and balance” on the other two branches of government to ensure that no single person or group dominated City government. All three branches worked together for the betterment of the City.
 
In 2006, Denver voters again changed the charter to improve and streamline the City’s financial structure while enhancing the all-important check and balance watchdog role of the Auditor. 

This charter change officially took place January 1, 2008.  Previous to this date, the Auditor was the general accountant for the City and as such maintained the City’s financial records, paid the City’s bills and payroll.  Those functions transitioned to a new Chief Financial Officer for the City.  The Auditor is now able to focus on enhanced Audit Services, including a greatly expanded and more robust Performance Audit capability.
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Blog with the Auditor!
 
Join in on Dennis Gallagher's blog, "Accountability and Other Matters".
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What's The Latest?

The Association of Local Government Auditors has published an article on the Audit Horizon Methodology used by the Denver Auditor's Office to create the Annual Audit Plan.  You can read the article by Kip Memmott and Emily Jacobson of the Audit Services Division.

It's Broken and it's time to fix it.

Gallagher calls on the Mayor and City Council to fix the City's Construction Contract Bidding process.

Read the letter

Gallagher Calls for Denver to terminate participation in the RTA application related to the Stock Show.

The Press Release

Read the letter

Not on My Watch!

Gallagher stongly opposes move of National Western Stock Show

Read all about it.

Gallagher opposes Library District but supports dedicated funding.

Read the Press Release

Read the Letter

Gallagher issues Audit Alert on CSA Governance 

Calls it flawed and poorly governed - Read the press release

 

 Gallagher blasts Change Order; calls it a subversion of the process and transparent government.
Read the letter

Gallagher asks Attorney General for Opinion on Legality of DIA subsidies

01-04-10 Press Release--DIA Illegal Fuel Rebate.pdf
12-29-09 AG Suthers--Opinion Request--DIA Illegal Fuel Rebate.pdf
 
DIA Violates State Law with $10.7 Million Subsidy to Airlines
12-17-09 DIA Airline Subsidy.pdf

Everything you wanted to know about Denver’s Bond History


Audit Committee television coverage receives national recognition for Excellence in Government Programming
10-06-09 Audit Committee TV National Award

08-24-09 Contract Problems
08-19-09 Jeanne Robb--Contract Timeliness

 

 
The Denver Internal Audit Model: It may be a model for other Audit offices around the country.  Read about it in the national publication of the Association of Local Government Auditors.
ALGA Article--Denver Internal Audit Model.pdf

Dennis Gallagher urges Senators Udall and Bennet to support legislation to improve oversight of stimulus spending.  Read the letters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06-24-09 Stimulus Support Press Release

 

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Mission Statement

VISION

To improve the accountability of the City & County of Denver's use of resources provided by taxpayers.

MISSION

To promote open, accountable, efficient and effective government by performing impartial reviews and other audit services that provide objective and useful information to improve decision making by management and the people.  We will monitor and report on recommendations and progress towards their implementation. 
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