By David Olinger and Laura Keeney
Poor record keeping, sloppy accounting practices and lack of oversight have led to a projected $237 million increase in the cost of Denver International Airport's hotel and transit center, according to the city auditor. The Denver Post has obtained a draft copy of city Auditor Dennis Gallagher's performance review of DIA's management of the project.
The audit, scheduled to be released to City Council members this month, excoriates airport managers for failing to control costs of its showcase project. The auditor projects the final cost at $737 million — $237 million more than the original $500 million budgeted in 2011 — and says it could go higher.
