D.C. law reduces money authorized under its 2025 local budget

D.C. reduces amounts authorized under its 2025 local budget law by about $237 million. The adjustments cover named D.C. agencies and funds, including Human Services and a housing fund subsidy. Some agencies gain money even though the total authorized under that law falls. The adjustments apply to fiscal year 2025.

D.C.'s chief financial officer must move money into and out of the general fund. The transfers out include $152.3 million for a fire services reform fund and $7.7 million for accounts tied to 911 and 311. Money moved into the general fund is available under the approved 2026 budget. Money moved out is available under the revised 2025 budget. The law directs the transfers for fiscal year 2025.

D.C. raises or lowers the amounts set aside for listed public projects. The list includes building and transit projects, including the archives building and two regional transit funding projects. The adjustments apply to fiscal year 2025 project funding.

D.C.'s arts commission must award grants to three named theaters. The named recipients are the National, Howard, and Lincoln theaters. The grants come from money set aside for the Large Capital Grants program. The National Theatre grant covers purchase and repairs. The Howard Theatre grant covers renovation debt and operations. The Lincoln Theatre grant covers repairs and renovation. The law directs the commission to issue the grants in fiscal year 2025.