On June 17, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $538,484.59 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Department of Health (DOH). This reallocation is aimed at supporting the School Health Service Program and School-Based Health Centers, as contractor services will cease after the 2024-2025 school year. The funds will be shifted from the Community Health Services division, specifically from contractual services to personnel-related accounts, ensuring the continuity of these essential health services without negatively impacting the DOH's budget or the District's financial plan.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming is necessary and beneficial, with no objections raised. The resolution also outlines the budgetary allocations for the Health Bureau's Family Health Services for FY 2025, detailing a total budget of approximately $2.77 million, including specific allocations for CHA School Health Services. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate staffing levels, particularly for health-related positions, to ensure effective service delivery throughout the fiscal year. The resolution complies with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, aiming to optimize resource management in light of changing service provider circumstances.