Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,200,000 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Department of General Services (DGS). This reallocation aims to adjust the energy budget by moving funds from the Sustainability and Energy division to the water commodity budget line. The request is essential for aligning the energy budget with current spending plans and ensuring timely certification of critical energy contracts. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the DGS budget or the District's overall financial plan, as the funds were initially misallocated.

The resolution outlines a total budget of $22,090,921.37, which includes the proposed adjustment of $1,200,000.00 to better align operating expenses with financial requirements. Specifically, the operating budget line will be reduced from $2,892,071.00 to $1,692,071.00 following the reprogramming. This adjustment is deemed necessary to ensure that the energy budget is appropriately sized to meet the operational needs of the DGS.