U.S. Olympic officials say they remain confident about Boston’s 2024 bid

After meeting with Boston officials Friday, the U.S. Olympic Committee expressed confidence that the city’s proposed bid for the 2024 Summer Games would not rely on public funding.

In a joint statement, the USOC and the local bid committee said there are “safeguards to make sure tax dollars are not put at risk. These details and other next steps for the bid were reviewed this afternoon as part of regularly scheduled meetings to be held throughout the multi-year bidding process.”

In the months since Boston edged out Los Angeles to become the country’s sole bidder, its plans have met with fierce public resistance. The cost of staging the Olympics has been of primary concern.

USOC officials recently warned that Boston needs to improve its poll numbers. That seemed to open the possibility for a hasty switch -- perhaps to Los Angeles -- before official entries are filed with the International Olympic Committee in September.

Boston 2024 recently changed its leadership and revamped its bid. On Friday, leaders sought to quiet speculation about anyone pulling the plug on their campaign.

“We’re grateful for the USOC’s continued partnership, full support and active participation,” said Steve Pagliuca, the organization’s chairman, adding that a continued working relationship with the USOC “reflects the strengths of partnership across the board and the collaborative approach we’re taking to bring the Games back to the U.S., right here in Boston.”

Paris, Rome and Hamburg are also expected to try for the 2024 Games. The IOC is expected to select a host in 2017.

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