Mayor Launches USOC Grant Inquiry

Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach announced today that the City Attorney’s Office will investigate how the USOC headquarters was renovated.

Recent allegations say there was a lack of oversight in how the funds were given to the City to make the renovations.

The alleged misappropriation of funds by Ray Marshall, and concerns regarding insufficient oversight of those funds by City staff, occurred before Mayor Bach took office.

“Oversight of funds used for the public good is a sacred trust, and I take very seriously any lack of care or diligence in managing these funds. Once the investigation is complete we will take appropriate action,” said Mayor Bach.

City Attorney Chris Melcher stated “At the Mayor’s direction, my office will expeditiously conduct an independent and thorough investigation into allegations that the City may have failed to properly manage or oversee funds provided in past years for the renovation of the USOC Headquarters. We will begin our work immediately, and report any conclusions to the Mayor promptly upon the completion of the investigation.”