Georgia Swimming Experiences “Misuse of LSC Funds” To Regulation Enforcement, Investigation Ongoing

Georgia Swimming Inc., one of many 59 Local Swim Committees (LSCs) inside USA Swimming, is beneath investigation by a neighborhood legislation enforcement company after discovering what’s believed to be a misappropriation of LSC funds.

In a letter despatched to LSC membership on November 23, General Chair Lucas Curotto Ferreira mentioned {that a} volunteer discovered “what appeared to be the misuse of LSC funds,” and after a bunch of Executive Board members sought out consultants to guage the info, they had been introduced with “strong evidence of malfeasance.”

At the time, Ferreira advised membership that the matter was within the arms of legislation enforcement, and on Tuesday, he confirmed to SwimSwam that there’s an ongoing investigation and the case will likely be introduced to a grand jury. No timeline has been established.

The LSC mentioned it instantly started reviewing its practices to make sure an identical scenario doesn’t occur sooner or later.

“The Board of Directors and our Governance Committee are now engaged in reviewing our practices and putting in place guardrails which should help prevent this in the future,” Ferreria advised members in November.

He additionally reiterated the LSC’s dedication to transparency and sharing the findings as soon as the investigation concludes.

The LSC additionally famous in its letter to members that a few of its administrative features, particularly these associated to billing, might have a short lived delay within the coming months as a result of scenario.

In 2025, Georgia Swimming operated on an approximate finances of $335,000. In 2026, the group accredited a $386,062 working finances for the 12 months, with $365,726 in projected income.

Georgia Swimming hosted its 2025 Senior State Championships (SCY) in early December, with SwimAtlanta claiming the girls and boys’ crew titles. The Age Group State Championships are scheduled for February 20-22 on the Columbus Aquatic Center.