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REPROG26-0106 • 2025

FY 2026 Reprogramming Request: $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation

FY 2026 Reprogramming Request: $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact details of which positions need to be filled and how the funds will be used beyond hiring staff remain unspecified.

FY 2026 Reprogramming Request for Transportation Funding

The bill requests to move $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's budget to the District Department of Transportation.

What This Bill Does

  • Moves $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's budget to the District Department of Transportation.
  • Uses these funds to help DDOT hire new staff and ensure operational continuity.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will receive additional funding.
  • The Office of the Chief Financial Officer will have less money in its budget.

Terms To Know

Reprogramming
Moving funds from one part of a budget to another to better meet needs.
Fiscal Year
A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, typically starting in October and ending the following September.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify exactly which positions at DDOT need to be filled with this funding.
  • It is unclear how the funds will be specifically allocated beyond hiring staff.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    REPROG26-0106 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

  2. 2026-03-23 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee of the Whole, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Official Summary Text

FY 2026 Reprogramming Request: $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation

Current Bill Text

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 23, 2026
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
SUBJECT: FY 2026 Reprogramming Request: $3,600,000 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the
District Department of Transportation
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram $3,600,000 of FY 2026
Local Funds - 1010001 from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation. The
attached reprogramming memorandum provides a detailed justification for why funds are needed.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to the Council's favorable action.
Enclosure
cc: Kevin 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
George Dines, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Government Services Cluster
MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 23, 2026
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 2026 Local Funds - 1010001 in the amount of $3,600,000 from
the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation. The funds are
needed to fill critical positions needed to sustain ongoing agency operations. 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.
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Sherrie Greenfield, Associate Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer

March 20, 2026

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
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, approved February 3, 2026, Pub. Law No. 119- 75, the
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor’s request to reprogram
Fiscal Year 2026 Local funds budget authority in the amount of $3,600,000 from the Office of the
Chief Financial Officer, District Treasury Operations division to the District Department of
Transportation (DDOT). This request will provide DDOT with the necessary funding to proceed
with hiring, ensure operational continuity, and enable the agency to meet critical service delivery
commitments.

This action will reprogram budget authority from OCFO’s District Treasury Operations division,
Account Group 713200C (Contractual Services – Other) to DDOT’s Traffic Safety Administration
division, Account Groups 701100C (Continuing Full Time) and 701400C ( Fringe Benefits –
Current Personnel). Funds are available in OCFO’s budget based on the original appropriation but
require reallocation to meet programmatic needs.

The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman
FY 2026 Reprogramming Request for $3,600,000 of Local Funds Budget Authority from the Office of the Chief
Financial Officer to the District Department of Transportation
Page 2

The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on OCFO’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, Deputy City Administrator and 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
Xavier Epps, Acting Director, Operating Budget, Office of Budget and Planning
Sharon Kershbaum, Director, District Department of Transportation
George Dines, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Government Services Cluster
Calvin Skinner, Agency Fiscal Officer, Department of Transportation
Paul Lundquist, Executive Director, Office of Management and Administration
Nicole Dean, Budget Officer, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Tomas Talamante, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Executive Office of
the Mayor

Government of the District of Columbia
Department of Transportation
1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs (OPLA)
FROM: Sharon Kershbaum, Director, DDOT
Calvin Skinner, Agency Fiscal Officer, DDOT
DATE: February 4, 2026
SUBJECT: FY 2026 Request to Reprogram $3,600,000 in Operating Funds from the
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to the District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) requests to reprogram $3,600,000 in FY
2026 operating funds from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to DDOT.
Why are the funds needed?
The funds are necessary to partially address the agency’s projected FY26 personnel services
budget shortfall and allow DDOT to fill critical positions. This request provides the necessary
funding to proceed with hiring, ensure operational continuity, and enable the agency to meet
critical service delivery commitments.
Is this a reprogramming to restore a budget cut authorized by the Mayor and/or Council?
No.
Does this reprogramming establish new programs or change allocations specifically denied,
limited, or increased by the Council in the budget act, the accompanying budget report, or
mark-up sheets?
No.
How will the funds be reprogrammed?
See attached attributes sheet for details.
Why are the funds available?
OCFO has identified funding available in the agency’s operating budget for this need.

2
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
DDOT will be unable to fill critical vacancies, leading to prolonged staffing gaps, increased
workloads, and service delays. Postponing funding will significantly hinder DDOT’s ability to
meet operational requirements and achieve performance targets.
What programs, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the action, and
the impact on the program or agency?
No negative impact is anticipated as a result of this reprogramming.
Does this Reprogramming establish new programs or change allocations specifically
denied, limited, or increased by the Council in the budget act, the accompanying budget
report, or mark-up sheets?
No.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ben Hampton, Resource Allocation Officer, at
ben.hampton@dc.gov or 771-233-4955.
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Code and Name: KA0 - District Department of Transportation DATE
02/04/26
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2026 Agency Director: Sharon Kershbaum $3,600,000.00
Period: Agency CFO: Calvin Skinner
Associate CFO: George Dines
Approval Required for the Following (Check all that apply): Approval Level:
X Shift Between Agencies/Projects Shift Between Responsibility Centers/Programs Agency DC Council
X Shift Between Control Centers/Activities Shift Within Responsibility Centers/Programs OBP
1010001 AT0 200087 20011 7132001 7,000,000.00 (3,600,000.00) 3,400,000.00
1010001 KA0 600269 60329 7011001 12,708,121.52 2,845,849.80 15,553,971.32
1010001 KA0 600269 60329 7014008 4,454,399.48 754,150.20 5,208,549.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
24,162,521.00 (3,600,000.00) 3,600,000.00 24,162,521.00
AMT OF
DECREASE AMT OF INCREASE REVISED BUDGET
AUTHORITY
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION:
To partially address the agency’s projected FY26 personnel services budget shortfall and allow DDOT to fill critical positions.
PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB-TASK EXPENDITURE
TYPE
CURRENT BUDGET
AUTHORITYACCOUNTFUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTER
DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
Budget Document Amount:
Effective Date: 10/1/2025
10/1/2025 - 09/30/2026