Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,299,397 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Department of Parks and Recreation. This reprogramming is necessary to support various programs and services, including urban recreation and leisure activities for residents and visitors. The funds will be reallocated from the Recreation Services and Programming division to the Recreation Center Operations division, ensuring that the Department can meet its programmatic needs without adversely impacting its budget or the District's financial plan.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the request and indicated that the reprogramming will not have negative consequences on the Department's budget. However, there is a concern that delays in purchasing services or goods could adversely affect programs such as summer camps, early childhood initiatives, and sports health and fitness services. The Mayor's office is seeking the Council's favorable action on this request to ensure the continued success of these essential programs.