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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 3, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
SU
BJECT: FY 2025 Request to Reprogram $6,857,347.00 within Office of the State Superintendent of
Education – Division of Early Learning (DEL)
Dear
Chairman Mendelson:
Pur
suant to D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram FY 2025 Local
Funds in the amount of $6,857,347.00 within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education – Division of Early
Learning (DEL). The attached reprogramming memorandum provides a detailed justification for why funds are
needed.
Tha
nk you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Council’s favorable action.
Si
ncerely,
Mu
riel Bowser
Mayor of the District of Columbia
Enc
losure
cc: Ke
vin Donahue, City Administrator
Glen Lee, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the City Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Kenneth Evans, Director, Capital Improvements Program, Office of Budget and Planning
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 3, 2025
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20004
Dear Mr. Lee:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, (D.C. Official Code § 47-363 et seq.), I am
submitting a request to reprogram FY 2025 Local funds in the amount of $6,857,347.00
within
the Office of State Superintendent of Education, Division of Early Learning (GD0) to ensure the
agency can meet its’ obligation to support Early Intervention, Strong Start Human Care
Agreements (HCA). The funds will be reprogrammed as outlined on the attached attributes sheet
and additional details are contained in the agency’s submission.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Chief Financial Officer’s
favorable review.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Enclosure
cc: Eri c M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sh
errie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and
Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Kenneth Evans, Director, Capital Improvements Program, Office of Budget and Planning
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
March 3, 2025
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW * Suite 203 * Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004-3001
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, D.C. Official Code § 47- 363(a) and the
Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025, approved December 21, 2024 ( P.L. 118-158), the
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor’s request to reprogram
Fiscal Year 2025 Local funds budget authority in the amount of $6,857,347 within the Office of
the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). The funds are needed to support Early Intervention,
Strong Start Human Care agreements.
This action will reprogram budget authority within OSSE’s Early Learning division, from Account
Group 714100C (Government Subs idies and Grants ) to Account Group 713200C (Contractual
Services – Other). Funds are available in OSSE’s budget based on the original appropriation but
require reallocation to meet programmatic needs.
The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman
FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for $6,857,347 of Local Funds Budget Authority within the Office of the State
Superintendent of Education
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The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on OSSE’s budget or the District’s financial plan. The OCFO has no objection to
this reprogramming request.
Sincerely,
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Enclosure
cc: Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia
Kevin Donahue , City Administrator
Jennifer Budoff, Budget Director, Council of the District of Columbia
Jennifer Reed, Director, Office of Budget and Performance Management, Office of the
City Administrator
Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Stacy-Ann White, Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell, Interim State Superintendent of Education
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
Kimberly Washington, Budget Director, Education Cluster
Keith Fletcher, Agency Fiscal Officer, Education Cluster
Tomas Talamante, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office of
the Mayor
Sarina Loy, Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office
of the Mayor
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER supporting the
OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs (OPLA)
THRU: Paris Saunders
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Education Cluster
FROM: Keith Fle
tcher
Agency Fiscal Officer
Education Cluster
Antoinette S. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Interim State Superintendent of Education
DATE: January 09, 2025
SUBJECT: FY 2025 Request for Reprogramming $6,857,347 of Local Funds:
Division of Early Learning (DEL)
The Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Early Learning (DEL) is
requesting a reprogramming of Local Funds in the amount of $6,857,347.
Why are the funds needed?
The purpose of the reprogramming is to move local funding to contractual services to support
Early Intervention (EI) Strong Start Human Care Agreements (HCA).
Is this a repro
gramming to restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
This reprogramming does not restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council.
How will the funds be reprogrammed?
The funds will be reprogrammed as follows:
Decrease
• Program
400353: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40218; Account: 7141007
(Grants & Gratuities).
1050 First Street, NE, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 741-5536 * Fax: (202) 727-2019
00
FY 2025 Reprogramming Request for Division of Early Learning
January 9, 2025
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Increase
• Progr
am 400353: There will be an increase in Cost Center: 40218; Account: 7132001
(Contractual Services).
Why are the funds available?
The funds are available due to realignment of funds from Grants & Gratuities into contractual
services to execute FY25 spend plan.
What h
ardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
The budget will not align properly, potentially impacting EI’s HCA’s contractual services.
What
programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and
the impact on the program or agency?
No programs or services will be delayed as a result of the requested reprogramming.
Should you have any questions, please contact Gregory D. Baldwin, Budget Analyst, at (202)
741-6409.
Attachments
DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Code and Name: DATE
1/9/2025
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2025 $6,857,347.00
Per
iod: 10/01/24 - 09/30/25 Agency Fiscal Officer: Keith Fletcher
Effective Date:1/9/2025 Associate CFO: Paris Saunders
Approval Required for the Following (Check all that apply): Approval Level:
Shift Between Agencies/Projects Shift Between Responsibility Centers/Programs Agency DC Council
Shift Between Control Centers/Activities X Shift Within Responsibility Centers/Programs OBP
FUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTE R ACCOUNT PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB-TASK EXPENDITURE TYPE CURRENT BUDGET AUTHORITY AMT OF DECREASE Amt of Increaes REVISED BUDGET AUTHORITY
1010001 GD0 400353 40218 7141007 0 0 0 0.00 Grants & Gratuities 18,505,328.10 (6,857,347.00) 11,647,981.10
1010001 GD0 400353 40218 7132001 0 0 0 0.00 Contractual Services 6,857,347.00 6,857,347.00
TOTAL 18,505,328.10 6,857,347.00 6,857,347.00 18,505,328.10
This budget reprogram will reallocate funds to contractual services for Human Care Agreements.
DEL (HCA)
DESCRIPTION:
DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
GD0
Budget Document Amount:State Superintendent Antoinette Mitchell
R025 YTD Budgetary Control Analysis Report - DC Authority Reporting
R025 YTD Budgetary Control Analysis Report - DC Authority Reporting
Run date/Time: 01-07-2025 11:52:55
Control Budget DC Authority Reporting
Fiscal Year 2025
Period ALL
Agency GD0
Fund ALL
Account ALL
Program ALL
Cost Center ALL
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Award ALL
Agency Agency Description Appropriated Fund Appropriated Fund Description Fund Fund Description Account Account DescriptioProgram Program DescriptioCost CenCost CenProject Project DAward Award DInitial Budget AdjustmeTotal Budget Commitment Obligation Expenditure Budget RAvailable Budget
GD0 OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION 1010 LOCAL FUND 1010001 LOCAL FUNDS 7141007 GRANTS & GRATU 400353 CHILDCARE SUBSID 40218 LICENSIN 000000 NO PROJE 0000000 NO AWAR$23,378,330.10 $0.00 $23,378,330.10 $268,002.00 $3,850,327.00 $754,673.00 $0.00 $18,505,328.10