Denver auditor says city remains at risk of overpaying for DIA renovations [Video]

DENVER — In a follow-up report to a 2023 audit, the Denver Auditor’s Office said the City of Denver remains at risk of overpaying for future construction work in the Denver International Airport Great Hall Project.

“This is really about management and oversight,” said Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien.

O’Brien’s office said the Great Hall Project is expected to reach $2.1 billion. The follow-up report, which was released on Jan. 2, found the airport is still “not following procurement procedures or documenting and maintaining records for decision-making processes” in addition to “not requiring contractors to submit documentation of actual costs” for the project.

O’Brien said the lack of documentation can limit the airport’s ability to ensure whether or not it’s overpaying for work.

“These are public funds at the airport, and with any other project funded by the City and County of Denver, I think the public has a right to know how their tax dollars are …