The Denver Auditor’s Office warns that Denver International Airport (DIA) is at risk of overpaying for its $2.1 billion Great Hall Project due to poor oversight and documentation.
A follow up to a 2023 audit has highlighted issues with procurement procedures, recordkeeping, and contractor cost transparency.
The project, which began in 2018 and is expected to finish in 2028, has already faced setbacks, including a $184 million contractor change in 2019.
While DIA insists no taxpayer funds are involved, Auditor Timothy O’Brien stressed the need for accountability. DIA expressed confidence in its oversight, but O’Brien warned that without better documentation, cost control remains uncertain.
