On March 16, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $70,101,974 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Special Purpose Revenue Funds within the Department of General Services (DGS). This reprogramming is necessary to comply with the FY 2026 Budget Support Act, which established the Mayor's Energy Surcharge Fund (MESF) but did not allocate the required funds from the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (SETF). The funds will be redirected to cover energy-related expenses managed by DGS, including gas, steam, electricity, water, and waste management needs.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming would not adversely impact the DGS budget or the District's financial plan. The OCFO supports the reallocation of these funds to ensure compliance with the Budget Support Act and to facilitate the payment of energy bills managed by DGS. The reprogramming is expected to align the budget with the Council's intent without establishing new programs or altering previously approved allocations.