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 aimed at providing quality 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 necessary resources are available to meet programmatic needs.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely affect the Department of Parks and Recreation's budget or the District's financial plan. However, there is a concern that delays in purchasing services or goods could negatively impact 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 avoid any detrimental effects on these essential programs.