The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser requests the reprogramming of $3,600,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). This funding is essential for DDOT to fill critical personnel positions and ensure operational continuity, as the agency faces a projected budget shortfall in its personnel services. The reprogramming is justified as it will allow DDOT to meet its service delivery commitments without negatively impacting the OCFO's budget or the District's financial plan.

The OCFO has reviewed the request and confirmed that the funds are available for reallocation from its District Treasury Operations division to DDOT's Traffic Safety Administration division. The reprogramming will not establish new programs or alter allocations previously denied or limited by the Council. If the reprogramming is postponed, DDOT risks prolonged staffing gaps, increased workloads, and delays in service delivery, which could hinder the agency's ability to meet its operational requirements and performance targets.