Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $4,200,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds from the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). This reallocation is necessary to enhance DYRS's capacity to comply with court orders for placing youth in residential facilities that are currently awaiting placement. The funds will be transferred from DHCF's Provider Services division, which has experienced lower-than-expected expenditures, ensuring that this reprogramming will not adversely affect DHCF's budget or the District's financial plan.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor's request and supports the reprogramming, confirming that the funds are available due to reduced spending in Medical Vendor Services accounts. The reprogramming will not restore any previous budget cuts or establish new programs that were denied by the Council. If the reprogramming is delayed, it could result in insufficient residential placement spaces for youth, which would hinder compliance with court orders. Overall, the OCFO anticipates no negative impact on services or programs as a result of this reallocation.