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Citywide Coronavirus Relief Funding

The objective of our audit was to assess the city’s financial controls related to the initial federal aid Denver received for its pandemic response efforts. This audit specifically focused on the $126.9 million the city received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. The audit found that, in 2020, the Department of Finance sufficiently managed the city’s progress in spending federal coronavirus relief funds on pandemic-related expenses, but the city should also better document individual transactions.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Public Report

During the COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment in Colorado and nationwide led to an increase in claims for benefits. For example, the Department received 1,100 percent more claims in Calendar Year 2020 than it received in Calendar Year 2019.

Statewide Single Audit Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020

This report presents our compliance audit of the State of Colorado for Fiscal Year 2020. The Statewide Financial Audit Report, which was released under separate cover in March 2021, includes the financial and IT-related findings and recommendations from our Fiscal Year 2020 audit.

Statewide Financial Audit Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020

Included herein is the Statewide Financial Audit Report of the State of Colorado for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020. The audit was conducted under the authority of Section 2-3-103, C.R.S., which authorizes the State Auditor to conduct audits of all state departments, institutions, and agencies. The purpose of this report is to present the results of the Statewide Financial Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020.

Preliminary Review of the Allocation Process and Monitoring of COVID-19 Related Housing Grants

We reviewed the allocation process and monitoring of emergency COVID-related service grants the City has made using funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State of California. This preliminary review, the third in a series on emergency expenses,1 aims to support cost recovery oversight, including compliance with federal and state record-keeping, procurement, and audit requirements, as outlined in the Recovery Annex of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan.

Preliminary Review of Documentation for Costs Included in the July 2020 Coronavirus Relief Fund Interim Report

We recommend that the City Council accept the City Auditor’s preliminary review of documentation for COVID-19 related costs to support receipt of emergency public assistance through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).

Preliminary Review of Controls to Document COVID-19 Recovery Costs

We recommend that the City Council accept the City Auditor’s interim report on the status of internal controls for documenting COVID-19 related costs to support receipt of emergency public assistance grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Performance Audit of the City's Use of CARES Act Funding

We found that the City developed a sound financial management process to ensure CARES Act funds were spent in accordance with the Act.

Assessments of Revenues and Expenses Associated with the City's COVID-19 Response - Report No. 4

The objective of these assessments is to help the City prepare for state and federal audits of the City's use of emergency funding. The key to successfully withstanding any future audit will be the City's ability to provide sufficient documentation regarding the appropriate use of state and federal funds. The scope and methodology of these assessments includes pro-active and real-time assistance in complying with regulatory requirements, securing reimbursements, tracking disaster recovery costs, and evaluating whether funds are being used efficiently and effectively

Assessments of Revenues and Expenses Associated with the City’s COVID-19 Response – Report No. 3

The objective of these assessments is to help the City prepare for State and Federal audits of the City’s use of emergency funding. This includes pro-active and real-time assistance in complying with regulatory requirements, securing reimbursements, tracking disaster recovery costs, and evaluating whether funds are being used efficiently and effectively.

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