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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 24, 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: $12,900,000.00 within Office of the State Superintendent of
Education - Special Education Transportation
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code§ 47-363(a), I am transmitting the enclosed request to reprogram $12,900,000.00 of FY
2026 Local Funds - 1010001 within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education- Special Education
Transportation (GOO). 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
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 24, 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 $12,900,000.00
within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education - Special Education Transportation (GOO).
The funds will be used to support OSSE DOT P-card transactions, Parent Stipends, and PS Overtime.
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 $12,900,000 within the Office of
the State Superintendent of Education, Special Education Transportation (SET) division. The
funds are needed to fund parent stipends, cover overtime pay, and support private transportation
routes.
This action will reprogram budget authority from SET’s Terminal Operations division, Account
Groups 701200C (Continuing Full Time – Others) and 701400C (Fringe Benefits – Current
Personnel), to the Agency Management and Terminal Operations divisions, Account Groups
701500C (Overtime Pay), 713200C (Contractual Services – Other), and 714100C (Government
Subsidies and Grants). Funds are available in SET’s budget based on the original ap propriation
but require reallocation to meet programmatic needs.
The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman
FY 2026 Reprogramming Request for $12,900,000 of Local Funds Budget Authority within the Office of the State
Superintendent of Education’s, Special Education Transportation Division
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The Office of Budget and Planning’s analysis indicates that the reprogramming will not have an
adverse impact on SET’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
Xaiver Epps, Acting Director, Office of Budget and Planning
Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell, State Superintendent, Office of the State Superintendent of
Education
Paris Saunders, Associate Chief Financial Officer, Education Cluster
Kimberly Washington, Budget Director, Education Cluster
Keith Fletcher, Agency Fiscal Officer, Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Tomas Talamante, 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
1050 First Street, NE, 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436 * Fax: (202) 727-2019
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
DATE:
Tomas Talamante
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Affairs Executive Office of the Mayor
Paris Saunders
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Education Cluster
Keith Fletcher
Agency Fiscal Officer
Antoinette Mitchell
State Superintendent of Education
January 05, 2026
SUBJECT: FY 2026 Request for Reprogramming of $12,900,000.00 Local Funds within
the Office of the State Superintendent of Education: Special Education
Transportation (DOT)
_____________________________________________________________________________
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Special Education Transportation
(DOT is requesting a reprogramming of Local Funds (1010) in the amount of $12,900,000.00.
Why are the funds needed?
The purpose of the reprogramming to support P-Routes, meet the agency’s obligation to pay
Parent Stipends and Overtime Pay.
Is this a reprogramming 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.
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?
This reprogramming does not 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.
FY 2026 Reprogramming Request for $12,900,000.00 of Local Funds within the Office of the
State Superintendent of Education, Special Education Transportation (DOT)
January 05, 2026
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How will the funds be reprogrammed?
The funds will be reprogrammed as follows:
Decrease
• Program 400378: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40268; Account: 7012003
(Continuing Part-time).
• Program 400378: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40268; Account: 7014008
(Misc Fringe Benefits).
• Program 400380: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40268; Account: 7012003
(Continuing Part-time).
• Program 400380: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40268; Account: 7014008
(Misc Fringe Benefits).
Increase
• Program 100003: There will be an increase in Cost Center: 40265; Account: 7132001
(Contractual Services - Other).
• Program 100127: There will be an increase in Cost Center: 40265; Account: 7141007
(Grants & Gratuities).
• Program 400380: There will be a decrease in Cost Center: 40268; Account: 7015001
(Overtime Pay).
Why are the funds available?
The funds are available due to less than anticipated spending in Continuing Part-time and Misc
Fringe Benefits.
What hardship will the District face if the action is postponed until the subsequent fiscal
year?
If this reprogramming is not approved, OSSE DOT can not meet its’ obligation to pay P-Routes,
Parent Stipends, and Overtime Pay.
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, services or other purchases will be delayed as a result of the requested
reprogramming.
Should you have any questions, please contact Reesha Forney, Senior Budget Analyst at 202-
727-8281.
Attachments
cc: Eric M. Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
Government of the District of Columbia Originating Agency Code and Name: DATE
01/05/2026
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Fiscal Year: 2026 Agency Director Antoinette Mitchell $42,447,922.30
Period: 10/01/25 - 09/30/26 Agency Fiscal Officer: Keith Fletcher
Effective Date: 01/05/2026 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
1010001 GO0 400378 40268 7012003 Continuing Part Time 11,390,961.88 (6,800,000.00) 4,590,961.88
1010001 GO0 400378 40268 7014008 Misc Fringe Benefits 4,560,211.10 (2,600,000.00) 1,960,211.10
1010001 GO0 400380 40268 7012003 Continuing Part Time 10,854,980.98 (2,875,000.00) 7,979,980.98
1010001 GO0 400380 40268 7014008 Misc Fringe Benefits 3,560,856.58 (625,000.00) 2,935,856.58
1010001 GO0 100003 40265 7132001 Contractual Services 10,980,911.76 6,000,000.00 16,980,911.76
1010001 GO0 100127 40265 7141007 Grants & Gratuities 1,100,000.00 2,900,000.00 4,000,000.00
1010001 GO0 400378 40268 7015001 Overtime Pay 0.00 4,000,000.00 4,000,000.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
42,447,922.30 (12,900,000.00) 12,900,000.00 42,447,922.30
AMT OF DECREASE AMT OF INCREASE REVISED BUDGET
AUTHORITY
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION:
This reprogramming is required to support DOT P-Routes, Parent Stipends, and Overtime Pay
PROJECT AWARD TASK SUB-TASK EXPENDITURE TYPE CURRENT BUDGET
AUTHORITYACCOUNTFUND AGENCY PROGRAM COST CENTER
DIFS Journal Budget Entry (OPERATING BUDGET ONLY)
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Budget Document Amount: