On March 25, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the reprogramming of $1,184,095 within the Department on Disability Services (DDS) for Fiscal Year 2025 to support vocational rehabilitation services for clients. This request arose due to previous funds being mistakenly allocated to an incorrect program code. The reprogramming is essential for maintaining the quality of services provided to individuals with disabilities and is in compliance with the D.C. Official Code. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that it will not negatively impact the DDS budget or the District's financial plan.

The reprogramming will involve shifting funds from the Independent Living Operations to the Rehabilitation Services Administration's Vocational Rehabilitation Services Activity, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to clients. It is important to note that this action does not restore any budget cuts or create new programs, nor does it alter previously denied allocations. Failure to approve this reprogramming could hinder the agency's ability to provide quality services and meet the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements for the Vocational Rehabilitation Grant, although it will not delay other programs or services.