Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to support the newly established Parent Stipend Program, which provides financial assistance to parents. The funds will be shifted from the Contractual Services account to the Government Subsidies and Grants account due to lower-than-anticipated spending in contractual services. This reallocation is crucial for ensuring timely payments to parents participating in the stipend program.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the budget of the Special Education Transportation division or the District's overall financial plan. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) supports this reprogramming, highlighting the importance of prompt approval to avoid delays in stipend payments to parents. A detailed justification for the request is included in the accompanying memorandum.