LA28 Organizing Committee and the City of Los Angeles are still working to finalise a key agreement governing the delivery and funding of public services for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, more than six months after an initial deadline passed.
The Enhanced City Resources Master Agreement, intended to define which “extraordinary” services the city will provide—alongside how those costs will be reimbursed—was originally due by October 1, 2025. Negotiations remain ongoing, with no confirmed timeline for completion.
At the centre of the discussions is how to distinguish between routine municipal services and event-specific requirements such as additional security, transportation management, sanitation, and staffing. While a broader agreement signed in 2021 established that LA28 would cover incremental public-service costs tied to the Games, the detailed framework for implementation has yet to be resolved.
City officials have expressed concern that the lack of a finalized agreement leaves financial exposure unclear, particularly in scenarios where costs exceed projections or reimbursement timelines are delayed. Security spending is viewed as the most significant variable, with estimates suggesting roughly $1 billion in federal support has been anticipated, though its timing and full availability remain uncertain.
The current LA28 budget stands at approximately $7.15bn, excluding certain city-incurred costs. Questions remain over how potential shortfalls—whether from federal contributions or higher-than-expected expenses—would be addressed, and whether taxpayers could be left covering any gaps.
City representatives have also pushed for clearer contractual language to ensure that all extraordinary costs are reimbursed before any surplus funds are allocated elsewhere, as well as formal audit rights to monitor compliance. LA28 has stated it continues to engage in discussions in good faith.
The delay has prompted additional scrutiny within city governance, with internal reviews and legal considerations reflecting growing attention to how financial responsibilities will ultimately be allocated. Administrative processes involving venue planning, service commitments, and related agreements are still progressing in parallel.
As preparations continue, the unresolved agreement represents a key structural piece of the Games’ delivery model. While organizers maintain that the event is privately funded, the final terms of cost-sharing and reimbursement remain central to determining the extent of public financial exposure leading into 2028.