On May 8, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $600,000 within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Fiscal Year 2026. This reprogramming is necessary to adjust the budget to align with revised operational needs, specifically reallocating funds from personnel services to non-personnel services. The funds will be utilized for critical operational requirements, including hiring an American Sign Language interpreter, acquiring radio equipment for law enforcement units, and implementing safety and security upgrades identified during the OIG's annual exercises.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming would not adversely impact the OIG's budget or the District's financial plan. The funds are available due to vacancy savings, and the reallocation is intended to support existing programs rather than restore any previous budget cuts. The OIG emphasized that without this reprogramming, it may struggle to fulfill its mission-critical requirements and address safety concerns, highlighting the urgency of the request.