On September 16, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $38,000 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local funds within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), specifically for the Division of Post Secondary Education's Office of GED. This reprogramming is necessary to address the need for replacing aging equipment that is critical for the operation of GED services. The funds will be reallocated from IT software maintenance to equipment purchases, ensuring that the GED program can continue to function effectively and meet the demands of its testing services.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming would not adversely impact OSSE's budget or the District's financial plan. The reallocation is essential to maintain security compliance, as the current equipment is outdated and unable to support necessary software updates. Delaying this reprogramming could lead to significant operational challenges, including the potential discontinuation of mobile testing services and limitations on testing capacity at the GED Testing center. The request is positioned as a critical step to ensure the continued support of GED initiatives and the overall mission of the OSSE.