The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to reprogram $300,000 in FY 2026 Capital Funds from the Department of General Services (DGS) to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for essential facility improvements at various Division of Student Transportation (OSSE DOT) operational sites. The funds will be used to address urgent needs such as restroom upgrades, HVAC system replacements, and security enhancements at bus depot locations. This reprogramming is crucial for ensuring the safety and operational efficiency of these facilities, which play a vital role in the daily activities of OSSE personnel and the continuity of student transportation services.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the budgets of DGS or OSSE, nor the District's financial plan. The resolution proposes the establishment of a new capital project, identified as 101383/OSSE General Improvements Bus Lots, to fund construction services at the OSSE-DOT bus depot sites. The project will be financed by reallocating the $300,000 from an existing budget line item for critical system replacements. The DGS will be responsible for implementing the project, which aims to enhance the infrastructure of the bus depots and improve the overall efficiency of transportation services provided by OSSE.