On January 10, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $269,946 of Fiscal Year 2025 Special Purpose Revenue Funds within the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). This reprogramming is necessary to support various programs and services, including Aquatics, Early Childhood, Seasonal Camps, and After School Services. The request is in accordance with the D.C. Official Code and includes a detailed justification for the need for these funds, which will be reallocated among different account groups to meet programmatic needs.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor's request and indicated that while the reprogramming is below the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval, it would result in a cumulative budget change exceeding that amount due to a previously approved reprogramming from DPR. The OCFO has no objections to the request, stating that it will not adversely impact DPR's budget or the District's financial plan. However, delays in purchasing services or goods could negatively affect programs such as summer camps and early childhood initiatives, potentially hindering their success.