'One of the biggest questions is, how much are we spending on it?'
"One of the biggest questions is, how much are we spending on it?"The former DoubleTree Hotel at 4040 Quebec Street is currently being used as a city-run homeless shelter.An audit of Denver's shelter system and how much the city is actually spending on housing the homeless is in full swing, according to the"I don't know if they've ever been audited.
"When we scope an audit, we start very wide," O'Brien explains."For example, I'll use the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure: We couldn't do an audit of just the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure; it's too big and there's too many components to it. But say that is the assignment: 'Go audit transportation.
"While the city meets most requirements overall, it is not fully compliant with a recent settlement agreement that outlined requirements for encampment removal and cleanups," the audit report notes."The city cannot ensure people experiencing homelessness have equitable access to services or their stored personal belongings."
The city auditor is required to produce an official"Audit Plan" by the third Monday of October for the upcoming calendar year. While doing that, the office keeps what is known as a"risk tracking file." The file comprises interviews with public officials, such as the mayor, and other information related to whatever has prompted a proposed audit..
Denver's shelter system found itself in the media spotlight late last month after two people were shot to death inside of a room at the city's converted DoubleTree Hotel shelter at 4040 Quebec Street. Year-to-date data shows that at least seven people have died at the property since the start of 2024, with it being run by the Salvation Army. City officials have stepped in to take over security and implement a safety plan, according to the mayor's office.
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