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Paris 2024 Public Cost Set at €6.6 Billion in Court of Auditors’ Post-Games Review

Auditors call the outlay moderate despite a higher tally than earlier estimates.

Overview

  • Public spending included €3.02 billion for organizational costs, with €1.44 billion devoted to security.
  • Infrastructure outlays totaled €3.63 billion, with delivery via Solideo’s roughly €4.5 billion mixed-funded program judged largely on budget.
  • The audit describes the security procurement process as particularly erratic.
  • Investments to ensure the River Seine was clean enough for open-water events contributed to the increased total.
  • The organizing committee spent €4.4 billion, largely privately financed, posting a €75 million surplus, while auditors deem the near-term economic impact modest.