Brief

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, seconded by Imelda Padilla, has introduced a motion to commission a third-party fiscal audit of the LA28 Organization prior to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The motion directs an examination of bidding and award practices. It was referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on May 21, 2026, and remains pending committee action.

Full summary

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez moved on May 20, 2026, to initiate a fiscal audit of the LA28 Organization, the entity responsible for organizing Los Angeles's hosting of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The motion calls for engagement of a third-party auditor to review the organization's financial management, with particular focus on bid and award processes. Councilmember Imelda Padilla seconded the motion. The stated objective is to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency in Olympic Games preparation spending and contracting before the Games commence. By directing an independent audit, the motion seeks to provide City Council and the public with an external assessment of LA28's financial stewardship and procurement practices. On May 21, 2026, the motion was referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the appropriate standing body for Olympic-related matters. As of the last recorded activity, the file remains pending in committee. The motion does not expire until May 20, 2028, giving the committee and Council two years to act. No further committee action or votes have been recorded.

Activity (1)

• 2026-05-21 Motion referred to Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games .

Documents (1)

• 2026-05-20 Motion · motion