Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $6,857,347 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Division of Early Learning (DEL) to enhance Early Intervention and Strong Start Human Care Agreements (HCA). This reallocation will shift funds from Government Subsidies and Grants to Contractual Services, ensuring that the agency can effectively meet its obligations. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the budget or the District's financial plan, indicating that the funds are available for reallocation to meet programmatic needs.

The resolution details the necessity of this reprogramming to align the budget properly and maintain adequate funding for contractual services related to Early Intervention. It specifies a decrease in the Grants & Gratuities account and a corresponding increase in the Contractual Services account, emphasizing that delaying this action could lead to budget misalignment and affect the execution of EI HCAs. Importantly, the resolution assures that no programs or services will be delayed as a result of this reprogramming, aiming to secure the financial resources needed to support the ongoing requirements of the Early Intervention program without reversing any previous budget cuts.