On February 7, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the reprogramming of $857,070.02 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local funds within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), specifically for the Division of Post Secondary Education. This reallocation is aimed at correcting budget allocations to better align with the agency's programmatic needs, covering essential expenses such as personnel services, program services, and payments to subgrantees. The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, confirmed that this reprogramming would not negatively impact OSSE's budget or the District's financial plan, emphasizing the urgency of the request to avoid delays in funding for critical services.

The resolution details the budget adjustments for the fiscal year 2025, which will be overseen by the Agency Fiscal Officer and Associate CFO. It outlines a total budget authority of $4,588,343.19, with a net decrease and increase of $857,070.02 across various expenditure types, focusing on non-personnel and personnel services. The adjustments include reductions in grants and participant wages, while increasing funds for professional services. The resolution underscores the importance of careful resource management to ensure that OSSE can effectively meet its operational goals while adhering to budgetary constraints.