On March 25, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the reprogramming of $1,434,396.80 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) to align the budgets of the Health Care Reform and Innovation Administration (HCRIA) and the Request for Telecom Services (RTS) with projected expenditures. This reallocation is crucial for supporting the opening of the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center and ensuring that the budget accurately reflects the anticipated spending across various programs. The funds will be sourced from several account groups, including Contractual Services and Government Subsidies, to meet the revised financial plans.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact DHCF's budget or the District's overall financial plan. The reallocation is necessary to avoid delays in the medical center's opening and to ensure proper financial management. The resolution aims to facilitate the necessary adjustments to the local budgets, which total approximately $5.85 million, to cover costs associated with the new medical center and related services, thereby supporting the healthcare needs of the community effectively.