Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,150,161 in FY 2025 Capital Funds from the Department of Public Works, the Department of General Services, and the Commission on Arts and Humanities to the Department of Employment Services (DOES). This reallocation is necessary to cover unexpected costs associated with building security upgrades at the DOES headquarters, ensuring the safety of both staff and clients. The funds will be redirected from projects that have not fully utilized their budgets, and the Mayor's office has provided a detailed justification for this urgent need.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the budgets of the involved agencies or the District's overall financial plan. The allocated funds will specifically enhance security measures at the DOES headquarters located at 4058 Minnesota Ave, NE, Washington, DC. These upgrades are considered a high priority to maintain a secure environment for residents accessing DOES services, and the Mayor's office is seeking the Council's prompt approval to implement these necessary security enhancements.