On October 10, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $18,883,432.50 of Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds from various agencies to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the Settlements and Judgement Fund (S&J), the Department on Disability Services (DDS), and the Department of Human Services (DHS). This reprogramming is necessary to address higher-than-anticipated expenditures in these agencies, including increased overtime costs for the MPD, unanticipated settlement costs for S&J, and additional needs for low-barrier shelters and services for individuals with disabilities.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the funds could be reallocated without adversely impacting the financial plan of the District. The reprogramming will involve transferring funds primarily from the Repayment of Loans and Interest and Non-Departmental programs, ensuring that the agencies receiving the funds can cover their unexpected costs and avoid potential violations of anti-deficiency rules. The OCFO has expressed no objections to this reprogramming request, indicating that it is a necessary step to manage the District's budget effectively.