The City of Denver is accused of spending $20 million MORE than reported on their homeless spending!
The City Auditor’s recent report is a scathing indictment of the Mayor’s “All in Mile High” program, which is said to not have been “adequately planned to meet its mission and goals.”
Additionally, the Auditor’s report scrutinizes Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) for awarding “‘sole source’ contracts that did not require a competitive process” to the Salvation Army and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
This is particularly troubling because at least two former Denver HOST directors went on to collect big paychecks at non-profits that were receive big money from Denver taxpayers.
In this video, Brandon explores the controversy and the recent Auditor’s report.
Links from the Video:
No oversight: Denver’s homeless plan cost $20 million more than previously reported, auditor says: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/03/19/no-oversight-denvers-homeless-plan-cost-20-million-more-than-previously-reported-auditor-says/
Denver mayor, auditor clash over $20M in homelessness spending: https://denverite.com/2026/03/19/denver-homelessness-spending-audit/
Download the Audit Report here: Denver auditor finds $20M in underreported costs of All In Mile High homelessness initiative; mayor disagrees: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denver-auditor-finds-20m-in-underreported-costs-of-all-in-mile-high-homelessness-initiative-mayor-disagrees
Denver Department of Housing Stability: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Housing-Stability
Jamie Rife to depart as head of Denver’s housing stability program: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/11/13/jamie-rife-to-depart-as-head-of-denvers-housing-stability-program/
Housing Connector on ProPublica: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/842100263
Denver’s Online Checkbook: https://www.denvergov.org/transparency/checkbook#/programs/community-development/department-of-housing-stability-host?year=2025
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless on ProPublica: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/840951575
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