Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $5,400,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds within the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE). This reprogramming is intended to align the budget with projected spending for the Violence Intervention program, specifically the Cure the Streets Initiative. The funds will be shifted from the Grants and Gratuities account to various other accounts, including personnel services and other services, to ensure that the agency can effectively provide community-based non-violence services.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and indicated that the reprogramming will not adversely impact ONSE's budget or the District's financial plan. The reprogramming is necessary to facilitate better accounting and tracking of expenditures related to the Cure the Streets Program, following the Council's intent. The Mayor's office emphasizes the urgency of this request, stating that postponing the reprogramming could hinder the provision of essential community services aimed at violence prevention.