It is responsible for the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006, the overall finances of the Games, and sponsorship of the Olympic Delivery Authority.
The DCMS works closely with other key stakeholders - the London Organising Committee, Mayor of London, the British Olympic Association, the British Paralympic Association and other Government departments and relevant bodies - on preparations for the Games.
The DCMS is also responsible for bringing together the legacy benefits brought by all the wider sporting, cultural, environmental, educational and business enterprise initiatives that will take place all over the country as a result of the Games before, during and after 2012. The DCMS leads on this work in coordination with other Government departments.
