Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the reprogramming of $385,000 in FY 2026 Capital Funds from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to implement a centralized Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS). This system aims to improve DBH's management, monitoring, and reporting of grant awards in accordance with District policies. The funds will be redirected from the Electronic Health Record Systems Replacement project, ensuring effective budget utilization. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that it will not negatively impact DBH's budget or the District's financial plan, highlighting the necessity of the EGMS for better grant tracking and management.

Additionally, the resolution allocates funds for various projects at St. Elizabeths Hospital, including $1,500,000 for a fire safety system overhaul and $3,000,000 for an air handler unit overhaul. It also includes provisions for engineering, maintenance, and information technology services, with significant investments for electronic health record system replacements and data warehouse upgrades. Overall, the resolution underscores the importance of enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and technological capabilities at St. Elizabeths Hospital to better serve the community's behavioral health needs.