Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $1,975,000 in FY 2025 capital funds from the Department of General Services (DGS) to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to support critical facility improvements. The funds will specifically be used for replacing outdated boilers at Randle Elementary School and upgrading the playground at Powell Elementary School. This reallocation is necessary to comply with regulations from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), which requires that funds designated for a specific agency's facilities be reprogrammed to that agency's capital budget. The OCFO has reviewed the request and confirmed that it will not negatively impact the budgets of either DGS or DCPS, nor the District's overall financial plan.

The resolution highlights the urgency of this reprogramming, as any delays could impede the District's ability to implement necessary improvements and achieve sustainability goals. It clarifies that this action does not restore any previous budget cuts or alter existing allocations set by the Mayor or Council, and it assures that no other projects will be delayed as a result of this reprogramming. The Mayor is optimistic about the Council's favorable action on this request, which aims to enhance the facilities and services available to students in the District.