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Denver council restores $379,038 to Auditor's office after debate over independence and contingency
Summary
Council voted to amend the mayor's proposed 2026 budget and transfer $379,038 to the Denver Auditor's Office, a move sponsors said protects the office's independence while finance staff warned about drawing on contingency during budget formation.
Denver City Council voted to amend the mayor's proposed 2026 budget to send $379,038 to the city Auditor's Office after a lengthy debate over budget mechanics and the independence of elected offices. The amendment was moved by council members Torres, Perdi and Gonzales Gutierrez and passed after questions from colleagues and city finance staff.
Council Member Torres, one of the amendment sponsors, said the additional allocation would make the auditor's base budget whole while preserving the office's…
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