Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $10,200,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds within the Department of General Services (DGS). This reprogramming is aimed at aligning the budget authority with operational expenditures for facility maintenance in support of DC Public Schools. The funds will be reallocated from the Rent In-Lease division to the Facilities Operations division, utilizing savings from restructured leases and other cost reductions. The request is in accordance with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980 and has been reviewed by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), which has indicated that the reprogramming will not adversely affect the DGS budget or the District's financial plan.

The DGS has emphasized the urgency of this reprogramming, stating that any delay could hinder their ability to support occupancy-related expenditures for facility maintenance at DC Public Schools. The reprogramming does not involve restoring budget cuts or establishing new programs, and it is expected to have no negative impact on existing programs or services. The Mayor and the OCFO are seeking the Council's favorable action on this request to ensure timely support for the necessary maintenance operations.