October 18, 2023
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and C fof Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, DeputyChief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Officeof Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy CFO, Office of Budget and Planning
Delicia Moore, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support Services Cluster
October 18, 2023
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and C fof Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, DeputyChief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Officeof Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy CFO, Office of Budget and Planning
Delicia Moore, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support Services Cluster
MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 26, 2023
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Lee:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, (D.C. Official Code § 47-363 et seq.), I am
submitting a request to reprogram FY 2023 Federal Payment funds in the amount of $20,600,000
within the Department of Human Services (Family Services Administration) to utilize ERA 2 funds
for eligible rental assistance and housing stability services for FRSP. The agency submitted its
reallocation requests to the U.S. Treasury with planned spending in both FRSP and ERAP.
Details of this
of th .
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Enclosure
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy, Office of Budget and Planning
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
October 16, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a) and the
District of Columbia Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, approved December 29, 2022 (P.L.
117-328), the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor’s request to
reprogram Fiscal Year 2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Federal Payment funds budget
authority in the amount of $20,600,000 within the Department of Human Services (DHS). Budget
authority is needed to utilize Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 (ERA2) funds for eligible
rental assistance and housing stability services for the Family Rehousing and Stabilization
Program (FRSP). The US Treasury approved these reallocations to the District based on DHS’
submitted applications for planned spending in both the Family Rehousing and Stabilization
Program (FRSP) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
This action will reprogram budget authority within DHS’ Family Services division, within account
group 714100C (Government Subsidies and Grants). Budget authority is available due to the
original appropriation but requires realignment to FRSP for funds that were errantly budgeted in
ERAP.
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW * Suite 203 * Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman
FY 2023 Reprogramming Request for $20.600,000 of Federal Payment Funds Budget Authority within the
Department of Human Services
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The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on DHS’ budget or the District’s financial plan. The OCFO has no objection to this
reprogramming request.
Sincerely,
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Enclosure
cc: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Kevin Donahue, City Administrator
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the City
Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Laura Green Zeilinger, Director, Department of Human Services
Delicia Moore, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support Services Cluster
Stephanie Robinson, Interim Budget Director, Human Support Services Cluster
Hayden Bernard, Agency Fiscal Officer, Department of Human Services
Tommy Wells, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office of the
Mayor
Sarina Loy, Associate Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office
of the Mayor
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Agency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, EOM
THRU: Delicia V. Moore,
Associate Chief Financial Officer, HSSC
FROM: Hayden Bernard
DHS Agency Fiscal Officer, HSSC
Rachel Pierre
Interim Director
Department of Human Services
DATE: September 14, 2023
SUBJECT: FY 2023 Request to Reprogram $20,600,00.00 in Federal Payment funds
within the Family Services Administration program
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is requesting a budget reprogramming of
$20,600,000.00 in Federal Payment, fund 4015919 (project#201687, Award#2001289). These
funds are needed to support eligible rental assistance within the Family Rehousing and
Stabilization Program. The US Treasury awarded these additional funds via re-allocation
requests, under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2
(‘ERA 2’). The US Treasury approved these re-allocations to the District based on DHS’
submitted applications for planned spending in both the Family Rehousing and Stabilization
Program (FRSP) and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). However, the entirety
of the re-allocation funds were errantly budgeted for ERAP.
Why are the funds needed?
The funds are needed to utilize ERA 2 funds for eligible rental assistance and housing stability
services for FRSP. The agency submitted its reallocation requests to the U.S. Treasury with
planned spending in both FRSP and ERAP. The agency will be in a spending deficit unless funds
are reprogrammed for FRSP.
Is this a reprogramming to restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
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No. This reprogramming is not to restore a budget cut that was authorized by the Mayor and/or
Council.
How will the funds be reprogrammed?
The funds will be reprogrammed from account 7141002, Program 700175, to account 7141002,
Program 700198.
Why are the funds available?
The funds are available due to all the funds being errantly budgeted in ERAP. DHS was awarded
$33.4M in several rounds of mid-year federal re-allocations of ERA funding with requests to cover
costs in both FRSP and ERAP. DHS has an immediate need to use a portion of these funds to
continue paying rental assistance for families already in the FRSP, an eligible use of the funds, for
the remainder of the fiscal year. Additionally, the US Treasury approved re-allocation requests
based on the DHS’ submission to budget and spend these funds for both FRSP and ERAP.
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
If this reprogramming is not approved, funds will be insufficient to continue to provide rental
assistance for eligible households in FRSP; therefore, placing these households at risk of
homelessness. The reprogrammed funds are expected to provide rental assistance to 2,450
families.
Additionally, if this reprogramming is not approved, DHS spend will not be aligned with
demonstrated need as certified in the reallocation request submitted to US Treasury and there will
be ERA2 funding for ERAP in excess of expenditures that can be claimed within federal reporting
and compliance guidelines. ERAP providers began federally required household-level data
collection when their grants were supplemented with ERA2 funds in April 2023. ERAP
expenditures incurred before that time do not meet requirements and could result in audit findings
if claimed against ERA2.
What programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and the
impact on the program or agency?
The agency will be unable to provide rental assistance for eligible households within the FRSP.
As noted above, this will place these families at risk of homelessness.
Should you have any questions, please contact Hayden Bernard at 202-671-4240 or at
hayden.bernard@dc.gov.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
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 DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Code and Name: DATE
09/11/23
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2023 Interim Agency DiRachel Pierre Budget Document Amount: $20,600,000.00
Period: Agency CFO: Hayden Bernard
Effective Date: Associate CFO: Delicia Moore
Approval Required for the Following (Check all that apply): Approval Level:
Shift Between Agencies/Projects Shift Between Responsibility Centers/Programs Agency DC Council
Shift Between Control Centers/Activities Shift Within Responsibility Centers/Programs OBP
EXPENDITURE CURRENT BUDGET REVISED BUDGET
FUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTER ACCOUNT PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB-TASK AMT OF DECREASE AMT OF INCREASE
TYPE AUTHORITY AUTHORITY
4015919 JA0 700175 70338 714100C 201687 2001289 10 10.01 7141002 37,479,304.00 (20600000.00) 16,879,304.00
4015919 JA0 700198 70343 714100C 201687 2001289 10 10.04 7141002 20,600,000.00 20,600,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL 37,479,304.00 (20600000.00) 20,600,000.00 37,479,304.00
DESCRIPTION:
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Period ALL
Agency JA0
Fund ALL
Account ALL
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Cost Center ALL
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Award ALL
Agency Appropriated Fund Appropriated Fund Description Fund Fund Description Account Group (PAccount Group (Parent Level 1) Description Account Account Description Program Program Description Cost Center Cost Center Description Project Project Description Award Award Description Fiscal Year Period Initial Budget Adjustment Budget Revised Budget Commitment Obligation Expenditure Available Budget
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141005 FINANCIAL AID 700186 HSC SHELTER OPERAT 70350 HOMELESS SERVICES CON 000000 NO PROJECT 0000000 NO AWARD 2023 Oct-2022 $0.00 $0.01 $0.01 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.01
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141002 MAINTENANCE OF PE 700175 EMERGENCY RENTAL 70338 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASS 201687 JA0.ERA2.FUNDING 2001289 FY23 ERA 2 FUNDING 2023 Jun-2023 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$1,946,035.80 $1,946,035.80 $0.00
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141002 MAINTENANCE OF PE 700175 EMERGENCY RENTAL 70338 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASS 201687 JA0.ERA2.FUNDING 2001289 FY23 ERA 2 FUNDING 2023 May-2023 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,946,035.80 $2,053,964.20 -$4,000,000.00
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141002 MAINTENANCE OF PE 700175 EMERGENCY RENTAL 70338 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASS 201687 JA0.ERA2.FUNDING 2001289 FY23 ERA 2 FUNDING 2023 Oct-2022 $0.00 $37,479,304.00 $37,479,304.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $37,479,304.00
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141002 MAINTENANCE OF PE 700183 PROGRAM OPERATION 70327 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR 201687 JA0.ERA2.FUNDING 2001289 FY23 ERA 2 FUNDING 2023 Sep-2023 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$580,179.25 $580,179.25 $0.00
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS 4015919 ARPA - RENTAL AS714100C GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES & GRANTS 7141002 MAINTENANCE OF PE 700183 PROGRAM OPERATION 70327 DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR 201687 JA0.ERA2.FUNDING 2001289 FY23 ERA 2 FUNDING 2023 Aug-2023 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 -$123,552.00 $123,552.00 $0.00
JA0 4015 FEDERAL PAYMENTS