Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $950,000 of Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds within the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE). This reprogramming aims to align the budget with projected spending for the Pathways program by transferring funds from Professional Services Fees & Contracts to Grants & Gratuities. The request is supported by a detailed memorandum that outlines the necessity of these funds for the program's operations, emphasizing that without this reprogramming, ONSE would be unable to provide participant wages, potentially disrupting community stability.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely affect ONSE's budget or the District's financial plan. The funds are available due to the original appropriation and require reprogramming to align with revised spending plans. The OCFO has no objections to the request, indicating a favorable review of the reprogramming action.