West Ham will rely on taxpayer money to pay stewards, medical staff, security personnel and other matchday staff upon their arrival at the Olympic Stadium, where the club will take up residence beginning in 2016-17.
The club are set to leave Upton Park for a move to the East London venue after signing a 99-year lease with the London Legacy Development Corporation, but won't have to foot the bill for much of the support staff employed during games, according to the rental contract which was made available in part on Friday.
Containing redactions, some crucial information about the agreement was withheld, however, and the London Legacy Development Corporation has moved to ensure it remains hidden from public view, despite a ruling by the Information Commissioner that would permit publishing the document in its entirety.
"We have lodged an appeal against the Information Commissioner's judgment," an LLDC spokesman said on Friday. "This follows careful consideration, informed by legal advice, and is limited to a smaller number of redactions.
"The appeal relates only to information which if released could significantly reduce the level of financial return to the taxpayer as it would undermine negotiations with future users of the Stadium and other partners. We have listened to the Commissioner's comments and as a public body are committed to maximising transparency.
"As a result we have now published more details of the agreement with West Ham United in all areas that fall outside the scope of our appeal."
The spokesman added the taxpayer contributions would not continue indefinitely, saying: "Once the transformation of the stadium is complete it will not require continuous subsidy from the taxpayer and will see a return to the taxpayer through future profits due to the agreements in place with the operator Vinci and concessionaires West Ham United and UK Athletics.
"The stadium will contribute to the ongoing and hugely successful regeneration programme already being delivered at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park."
Making the agreement details public doesn't concern West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady, who said she fought for the best deal for all sides, West Ham supporters and taxpayers.
"During the negotiations, did I do the best deal I could for West Ham United? Of course I did, that's my job, but not at the expense of the taxpayer.
"I think what is very clear to anyone reading the agreement for the first time, is just how determined I was to protect the rights of West Ham United and our fans during the negotiations, while also ensuring it was fair to the taxpayer."