Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,633,819.77 of Fiscal Year 2026 Special Purpose Revenue Funds within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). This reprogramming is necessary to correct an error made during the budget formulation process, where funds were allocated to the wrong program. The funds will be redirected to support contractual services and grants essential for economic development initiatives. The reprogramming memorandum includes detailed justifications for the need for these funds and outlines how they will be allocated.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely impact DMPED's budget or the District's financial plan. The funds will be moved from the Economic Development program's account for Government Subsidies and Grants to the appropriate accounts for Contractual Services and Grants. This adjustment is crucial for ensuring that DMPED can effectively carry out its priorities without delays in program implementation. The OCFO has expressed no objections to the reprogramming request, indicating a favorable review of the proposed changes.