Committee Reports
108th Congress (2003-2004)
House Report 108-214
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88-595
1st Session
108-214
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2004
| July 17, 2003- Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed | |
| Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following | |
| R E P O R T | |
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| ADDITIONAL VIEWS | |
| [To accompany H.R. 2765] |
The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in explanation of the accompanying bill making appropriations for the District of Columbia and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.
| INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT | ||
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| Bill | Report | |
| Summary of Estimates and Recommendations | 3 | |
| Federal Funds | 3 | |
| District of Columbia Funds | 3 | |
| Total Resources | 3 | |
| Federal Funds | 9 | |
| District of Columbia Local Collections | 9 | |
| Federal Payments | 10 | |
| Federal Payment for Resident Tuition Support | 2 | 10 |
| Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs | 3 | 10 |
| Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts | 4 | 10 |
| Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts | 5 | 11 |
| Federal Payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | 7 | 11 |
| Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority | 9 | 11 |
| Federal Payment for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative | 9 | 12 |
| Federal Payment to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council | 9 | 12 |
| Federal Payment for Capital Development in the District of Columbia | 10 | 12 |
| Federal Payment for Public School Facilities | 10 | 12 |
| Federal Payment for the Family Literacy Program | 10 | 13 |
| Federal Payment for a District of Columbia Scholarship Program | 11 | 13 |
| Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia | 11 | 13 |
| Federal Grants | 13 | |
| Balanced Budget Recommended | 14 | |
| Personnel | 20 | |
| Operating Expenses | 11 | 21 |
| Governmental Direction and Support | 12 | 21 |
| Economic Development and Regulation | 14 | 29 |
| Public Safety and Justice | 15 | 35 |
| Public Education System | 16 | 40 |
| Human Support Services | 22 | 43 |
| Public Works | 24 | 49 |
| Financing and Other Uses | 53 | |
| Cash Reserve | 25 | 55 |
| Emergency and Contingency Reserve Funds | 25 | 55 |
| Repayment of Loans and Interest | 25 | 55 |
| Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing | 26 | 55 |
| Certificates of Participation | 26 | 55 |
| Settlements and Judgments | 26 | 55 |
| Wilson Building | 26 | 55 |
| Workforce Investments | 26 | 55 |
| Non-Departmental Agency | 27 | 55 |
| Pay-As-You-Go Capital | 27 | 56 |
| Tax Increment Financing Program | 27 | 56 |
| Medicaid Disallowance | 28 | 56 |
| Emergency Planning and Security Costs | 28 | 56 |
| Family Literacy Program | 28 | 56 |
| District of Columbia Scholarship Program | 28 | 57 |
| Enterprise and Other Funds | 28 | 57 |
| Water and Sewer Authority | 28 | 59 |
| Washington Aqueduct | 29 | 59 |
| Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund | 29 | 59 |
| Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund | 30 | 59 |
| Sports and Entertainment Commission | 30 | 59 |
| District of Columbia Retirement Board | 30 | 59 |
| Washington Convention Center Enterprise Fund | 31 | 60 |
| National Capital Revitalization Corporation | 31 | 60 |
| Capital Outlay | 31 | 60 |
| General Provisions | 32 | 64 |
| Rescission of Funds | 65 | |
| Constitutional Authority | 65 | |
| Comparison with Budget Resolution | 66 | |
| Five-year Projection of Outlays | 66 | |
| Financial Assistance to State and Local Governments | 67 | |
| Transfers of Funds | 67 | |
| Changes in the Application of Existing Law | 67 | |
| Appropriations Not Authorized by Law | 72 | |
| Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives | 72 | |
| Program, Project, and Activity | 72 | |
| Full Committee Votes | 73 | |
| Comparative Summary of Bill | 76 | |
| Additional Views of Chaka Fattah | 80 |
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FEDERAL FUNDS
Budget estimates for Federal funds were submitted in the Budget of the United States for fiscal year 2004 on February 3, 2003 and totaled $420,644,000. Included in the request is a Federal payment of $17,000,000 for the resident tuition support program, $15,000,000 for emergency planning and security costs, $163,819,000 for the District of Columbia Courts (including $8,775,000 for the Court of Appeals, $83,387,000 for the Superior Court, $40,006,000 for the District of Columbia Court System, and $31,651,000 for capital improvements to courthouse facilities), $32,000,000 for Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts, $166,525,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia, $15,000,000 for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, $10,000,000 for the Anacostia riverwalk and trail construction, and $1,300,000 for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
The Committee recommends a total of $466,000,000 in Federal funds for fiscal year 2004, including $17,000,000 for the resident tuition support program, $15,000,000 for emergency planning and security costs, $163,819,000 for the District of Columbia Courts (including $8,775,000 for the Court of Appeals, $83,387,000 for the Superior Court, $40,006,000 for the District of Columbia Court System, and $31,651,000 for capital improvements for the courthouse facilities), $32,000,000 for Defender Services in the District of Columbia Court, $163,081,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia, $35,000,000 for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, $4,300,000 for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, $1,300,000 for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, $8,000,000 for capital development in the District of Columbia, $4,500,000 for public school facilities, $2,000,000 for family literacy, $10,000,000 for a District of Columbia scholarship program, and $10,000,000 for the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDS
A total of $7,430,858,000 was requested in the budget from the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2004. The Committee recommends a total of $7,430,858,000 in District of Columbia funds for fiscal year 2004, consisting of $6,326,138,000 in operating expenses and $1,104,720,000 in capital outlay funds.
TOTAL RESOURCES
Based on recommendations in the bill, a total of $7,537,958,000 and 33,869 full-time equivalent positions will be available to the District government during the next fiscal year. Included in this figure are appropriations from local funds, Federal grants, Federal payments, and private and other funds. The financing of the appropriations from District funds are generated from revenues from various local taxes, fees, charges and other collections received by the District government.
A summary of the total resources by appropriation title follows:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA--TOTAL ESTIMATED RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FISCAL YEAR 2004
[Amounts in thousands]
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Local funds Federal payments and grants Private and other Subtotal FY 2004 Intra-District FY 2004 total resources
FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount FTE Amount
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Governmental Direction and Support:
Council of the District of Columbia 163 12,161 0 0 0 0 163 12,161 0 0 163 12,161
Office of the D.C. Auditor 17 1,541 0 0 0 0 17 1,541 0 0 17 1,541
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions 2 880 0 0 0 0 2 880 0 0 2 880
Office of the Mayor 73 6,046 4 1,858 0 0 77 7,904 5 506 82 8,410
Office of the Secretary 25 2,402 0 0 2 366 27 2,768 0 0 27 2,768
Customer Service Operations 42 2,406 0 0 0 0 42 2,406 0 0 42 2,406
Office of the City Administrator 85 7,711 16 37,927 0 0 101 45,638 8 701 109 46,339
Office of Risk Management 23 1,565 0 0 0 0 23 1,565 0 0 23 1,565
Office of Personnel 111 8,990 0 0 3 758 114 9,748 27 1,725 141 11,473
Human Resources Development Fund 7 1,024 0 0 0 0 7 1,024 0 0 7 1,024
Office of Finance and Resource Management 26 1,900 0 0 0 665 26 2,565 13 1,138 39 3,703
Office of Contracting and Procurement 163 11,789 0 0 0 0 163 11,789 5 416 168 12,205
Office of the Chief Technology Officer 110 15,799 0 0 0 0 110 15,799 25 11,640 135 27,439
Office of Property Management 92 11,534 0 0 5 3,800 97 15,334 169 41,579 266 56,913
Contract Appeals Board 6 756 0 0 0 0 6 756 0 0 6 756
Board of Elections and Ethics 50 4,816 0 0 0 0 50 4,816 0 0 50 4,816
Office of Campaign Finance 15 1,338 0 0 0 0 15 1,338 0 0 15 1,338
Public Employee Relations Board 4 686 0 0 0 0 4 686 0 0 4 686
Office of Employee Appeals 15 1,501 0 0 0 0 15 1,501 0 0 15 1,501
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 0 422 0 0 0 0 0 422 0 0 0 422
Office of the Corporation Counsel 382 28,725 121 15,468 11 5,916 514 50,109 21 1,658 535 51,767
Office of Inspector General 92 10,039 16 1,255 0 0 108 11,294 0 0 108 11,294
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 811 72,794 3 10,932 23 8,645 837 92,371 93 6,245 930 98,616
Total, Governmental Direction and Support 2,314 206,825 160 67,440 44 20,150 2,518 294,415 366 65,608 2,884 360,023
Economic Development and Regulation:
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development 24 4,308 0 0 12 23,816 36 28,124 0 0 36 28,124
Office of Planning 64 6,196 3 450 0 0 67 6,646 0 0 67 6,646
Office of Local Business Development 10 1,129 0 0 0 0 10 1,129 0 0 10 1,129
Office of Motion Pictures and Television 5 569 0 0 0 0 5 569 0 0 5 569
Office of Zoning 17 2,553 0 0 0 0 17 2,553 0 0 17 2,553
Department of Housing and Community Development 5 4,086 125 41,260 0 48,186 130 93,532 0 0 130 93,532
Department of Employment Services 25 10,154 326 49,242 152 21,771 503 81,167 38 7,400 541 88,567
Board of Appeals and Review 1 69 0 0 0 0 1 69 0 0 1 69
Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals 3 346 0 0 0 0 3 346 0 0 3 346
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 336 23,726 0 0 53 7,123 389 30,849 1 92 390 30,941
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration 0 0 0 0 42 3,526 42 3,526 0 0 42 3,526
Office of Banking and Financial Institutions 0 200 0 0 25 2,446 25 2,646 0 0 25 2,646
Public Service Commission 0 0 1 125 68 6,846 69 6,971 0 0 69 6,971
Office of People's Counsel 0 0 0 0 33 4,178 33 4,178 0 0 33 4,178
Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation 0 0 0 0 107 10,244 107 10,244 0 0 107 10,244
Office of Cable Television & Telecommunications 0 0 0 0 20 4,098 20 4,098 12 603 32 4,701
Total, Economic Development and Regulation 490 53,336 455 91,077 512 132,234 1,457 276,647 51 8,095 1,508 284,742
Public Safety and Justice:
Metropolitan Police Department 4,281 348,000 202 7,220 113 17,969 4,596 373,189 6 4,778 4,602 377,967
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department 2,110 153,088 0 0 0 9 2,110 153,097 0 0 2,110 153,097
Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System 0 96,200 0 0 0 0 0 96,200 0 0 0 96,200
Department of Corrections 836 100,155 0 0 0 680 836 100,835 0 177 836 101,012
National Guard 30 2,261 23 1,152 0 0 53 3,413 0 0 53 3,413
Emergency Management Agency 26 2,997 13 1,918 0 0 39 4,915 0 0 39 4,915
Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure 2 193 0 0 0 0 2 193 0 0 2 193
Judicial Nomination Commission 1 110 0 0 0 0 1 110 0 0 1 110
Office of Citizen Complaint Review 19 1,481 0 0 0 0 19 1,481 0 0 19 1,481
Advisory Commission on Sentencing 6 634 0 0 0 0 6 634 0 0 6 634
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 74 6,427 0 0 2 112 76 6,539 0 0 76 6,539
Office of Administrative Hearings 30 3,929 0 0 3 183 33 4,112 3 277 36 4,389
Corrections Information Council 2 170 0 0 0 0 2 170 0 0 2 170
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 2 270 0 1,300 0 0 2 1,570 0 0 2 1,570
Forensic Health and Science Laboratory 10 800 0 0 0 0 10 800 0 0 10 800
Total, Public Safety and Justice 7,429 716,715 238 11,590 118 18,953 7,785 747,258 9 5,232 7,794 752,490
Public Education System:
D.C. Public Schools 9,515 738,444 865 119,249 119 10,126 10,499 867,819 315 53,478 10,814 921,297
State Education Office 28 9,959 37 45,617 0 176 65 55,752 2 250 67 56,002
D.C. Public Charter Schools 0 137,531 0 0 0 0 0 137,531 0 0 0 137,531
University of the District of Columbia 541 48,656 166 11,867 273 20,137 980 80,660 106 7,185 1,086 87,845
D.C. Public Library 414 26,750 11 1,000 0 537 425 28,287 6 330 430 28,617
Commission on the Arts and Humanities 2 1,601 7 475 0 400 9 2,476 0 38 9 2,514
Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund 0 6,816 0 0 0 0 0 6,816 0 0 0 6,816
Total, Public Education System 10,500 969,757 1,086 178,208 392 31,376 11,978 1,179,341 429 61,281 12,407 1,240,622
Human Support Services:
Department of Human Services 1,029 225,611 1,071 167,385 0 2,367 2,100 395,363 16 4,339 2,116 399,702
Child and Family Services Agency 608 126,028 73 38,327 0 650 681 165,005 237 34,352 918 199,357
Department of Mental Health 1,264 128,726 63 9,059 0 60 1,327 137,845 598 56,948 1,925 194,793
Department of Health 443 458,646 898 1,018,050 119 17,967 1,460 1,494,663 8 5,496 1,468 1,500,159
Department of Parks and Recreation 628 31,672 0 0 83 2,092 711 33,764 158 7,250 869 41,014
Office on Aging 14 14,753 9 5,669 0 0 23 20,422 3 280 26 20,702
Unemployment Compensation Fund 0 8,124 0 0 0 0 0 8,124 0 0 0 8,124
Disability Compensation Fund 0 27,959 0 0 0 0 0 27,959 0 0 0 27,959
Office of Human Rights 27 1,776 1 115 0 0 28 1,891 0 0 28 1,891
Office on Latino Affairs 12 3,188 0 0 0 0 12 3,188 0 813 12 4,001
D.C. Energy Office 3 392 23 9,340 11 10,524 37 20,256 0 0 37 20,256
Children and Youth Investment Fund 0 2,768 0 0 0 0 0 2,768 0 0 0 2,768
Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs 5 345 0 0 0 0 5 345 0 0 5 345
Office of Veterans Affairs 3 235 0 0 0 0 3 235 0 0 3 235
Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund 0 48,239 0 0 0 0 0 48,239 0 0 0 48,239
Total, Human Support Services 4,036 1,078,462 2,138 1,247,945 213 33,660 6,387 2,360,067 1,020 109,478 7,407 2,469,545
Public Works:
Department of Public Works 1,124 91,490 0 0 23 2,219 1,147 93,709 120 13,397 1,267 107,106
Department of Transportation 89 20,516 0 5,274 10 539 99 26,329 3 224 102 26,553
Department of Motor Vehicles 247 28,809 0 0 113 10,419 360 39,228 8 447 368 39,675
D.C. Taxicab Commission 15 821 0 0 3 567 18 1,388 0 0 18 1,388
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission 0 92 0 0 0 0 0 92 0 0 0 92
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 0 162,650 0 0 0 0 0 162,650 0 0 0 162,650
School Transit Subsidy 0 3,650 0 0 0 0 0 3,650 0 0 0 3,650
Total, Public Works 1,475 308,028 0 5,274 149 13,744 1,624 327,046 131 14,068 1,755 341,114
Financing and Other:
Cash Reserve 0 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 50,000 0 0 0 50,000
Repayment of Loans and Interest 0 311,504 0 0 0 0 0 311,504 0 0 0 311,504
Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing 0 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 3,000 0 0 0 3,000
Certificates of Participation 0 4,911 0 0 0 0 0 4,911 0 0 0 4,911
Settlements and Judgments 0 22,522 0 0 0 0 0 22,522 0 0 0 22,522
Wilson Building 0 3,704 0 0 0 0 0 3,704 0 0 0 3,704
Workforce Investments 0 22,308 0 0 0 0 0 22,308 0 0 0 22,308
Non-Departmental Agency 0 11,455 0 0 0 8,184 0 19,639 0 0 0 19,639
Pay-As-You-Go Capital 0 11,267 0 0 0 0 0 11,267 0 0 0 11,267
Tax Increment Financing Program 0 1,940 0 0 0 0 0 1,940 0 0 0 1,940
Medicaid Disallowance 0 57,000 0 0 0 0 0 57,000 0 0 0 57,000
Emergency Planning and Security Costs 0 0 0 15,000 0 0 0 15,000 0 0 0 15,000
Family Literacy Program 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 0 2,000 0 0 0 2,000
District of Columbia Scholarship Program 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000 0 0 0 10,000
Total, Financing and Other 0 499,611 0 27,000 0 8,184 0 534,795 0 0 0 534,795
Total, General Fund--Operating Expenses 26,244 3,832,734 4,077 1,628,534 1,428 258,301 31,749 5,719,569 2,006 263,762 33,755 5,983,331
Enterprise Funds:
Water and Sewer Authority 0 0 0 0 0 259,095 0 259,095 0 0 0 259,095
Washington Aqueduct 0 0 0 0 0 55,553 0 55,553 0 0 0 55,553
Stormwater Permit Compliance 0 0 0 0 0 3,501 0 3,501 0 0 0 3,501
Lottery and Charitable Games Board 0 0 0 0 100 242,755 100 242,755 0 0 100 242,755
Sports and Entertainment Commission 0 0 0 0 0 13,979 0 13,979 0 0 0 13,979
Retirement Board 0 0 0 0 14 13,895 14 13,895 0 0 14 13,895
Washington Convention Center 0 0 0 0 0 69,742 0 69,742 0 0 0 69,742
National Capital Revitalization Corporation 0 0 0 0 0 7,849 0 7,849 0 0 0 7,849
Total, Enterprise and Other Funds 0 0 0 0 114 666,369 114 666,369 0 0 114 666,369
Total Operating Expenses 26,244 3,832,734 4,077 1,628,534 1,542 924,670 31,863 6,385,938 2,006 263,762 33,869 6,649,700
Capital Outlay:
General Fund 0 686,033 0 231,180 0 0 0 917,213 0 0 0 917,213
Water and Sewer 0 199,807 0 35,000 0 0 0 234,807 0 0 0 234,807
Total, Capital Outlay 0 885,840 0 266,180 0 0 0 1,152,020 0 0 0 1,152,020
Grand Total 26,245 4,718,574 4,077 1,894,714 1,542 924,670 31,863 7,537,958 2,006 263,762 33,869 7,801,720
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FEDERAL FUNDS
A total of $466,000,000 in Federal funds will be available to the District of Columbia government and related agencies during fiscal year 2004.
In addition, the District estimates it will receive $1,787,614,000 from the various Federal grant programs.
The following table summarizes the various Federal funds estimated to be available to the District government and related agencies during fiscal year 2004:
| Federal Funds | |
| Federal Payment for Resident Tuition Support | $17,000,000 |
| Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs in the District of Columbia | 15,000,000 |
| Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts | 163,819,000 |
| Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts | 32,000,000 |
| Federal Payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia | 163,081,000 |
| Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority | 35,000,000 |
| Federal Payment for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative | 4,300,000 |
| Federal Payment to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council | 1,300,000 |
| Federal Payment for Capital Development in the District of Columbia | 8,000,000 |
| Federal Payment for Public School Facilities | 4,500,000 |
| Federal Payment for the Family Literacy Program | 2,000,000 |
| Federal Payment for a District of Columbia Scholarship Program | 10,000,000 |
| Federal Payment to the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia | 10,000,000 |
| Total, Federal funds in bill | 466,000,000 |
| Federal grants | 1,787,614,000 |
| Total, Federal funds | 2,253,614,000 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOCAL COLLECTIONS
The District estimates it will collect a total of $3,699,314,000 in local revenues in fiscal year 2004 from various taxes, fees, and charges. These collections are expected to be $158,915,000 more than the fiscal year 2003 revised estimated collections.
A summary of these revenues comparing fiscal year 2003 revised and 2004 estimated by source follows:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LOCAL COLLECTIONS
[In thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year-- Increase/(Decrease)
2003 rev. 2004
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Revenues:
Local sources:
Property taxes 897,072 999,468 102,396
Sales taxes 708,647 738,777 30,130
Income taxes 1,125,163 1,142,959 17,796
Gross receipts 250,712 262,659 11,947
Other taxes 204,915 196,050 (8,865)
Licenses and permits 61,872 63,462 1,590
Fines and forfeitures 104,162 100,439 (3,723)
Charges/services 49,281 50,121 840
Miscellaneous 69,975 75,179 5,204
Subtotal, local revenues 3,471,799 3,629,114 157,315
Other financing sources:
Lottery transfer 68,600 70,200 1,600
Total, general fund revenues 3,540,399 3,699,314 158,915
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FEDERAL PAYMENTS
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR RESIDENT TUITION SUPPORT
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $17,000,000 for the resident tuition support program, $111,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and the same as the President's request. These funds are to be used on behalf of eligible District of Columbia residents to pay an amount based upon the difference between in-State and out-of-State tuition at eligible public and private institutions of higher education.
The program was created by the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999 and has given thousands of District college-bound students the opportunity to expand their higher education choices. The program receives its funding through a Federal appropriation which is deposited into a dedicated account under the control of the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer. Almost 2,000 students received grant awards in the first year and the number of awards has increased every year thereafter. The program will celebrate its fifth year of operation in fiscal year 2004. The Committee looks forward to a report from the Resident Tuition Support Office on the status of these first year awardees.
With the program now fully operational, the Committee requests the General Accounting Office (GAO) to conduct a program review. This review should determine if adequate controls are in place to protect the Federal interest, such as those pertaining to student and institution eligibility, cash management, and administrative expenses. The review also should assess, to the extent possible, relevant performance and demographic information related to grant applicants and recipients. The Committee requests this report no later than March 1, 2004.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND SECURITY COSTS
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $15,000,000 for emergency planning and security costs, $98,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and the same as the President's request. These funds are for emergency planning and security costs related to the presence of the Federal government in the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions.
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $163,819,000 for operation of District of Columbia Courts, including the Family Court, $2,929,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and the same as the President's request. This amount includes $8,775,000 for the Court of Appeals, $83,387,000 for the Superior Court, $40,006,000 for the Court System, and $31,651,000 for capital improvements to courthouse facilities.
DEFENDER SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS
The Committee recommends $32,000,000 for Defender Services in District of Columbia Courts, $1,389,000 below the fiscal year 2003 program level and the same as the President's request. These funds provide payment for counsel appointed in proceedings in the Family Court of the Superior Court and under the District of Columbia Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney Act of 1986.
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE COURT SERVICES AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $163,081,000 for the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, $9,380,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $3,444,000 below the President's request. This amount includes $100,460,000 for Community Supervision and Sex Offender Registration, $37,411,000 for the Pretrial Services Agency, and $25,210,000 for the Public Defender Service.
Facility renovation funding was provided in the fiscal year 2002 appropriations Act to allow the agency to expand its Assessment and Orientation Center. The Committee understands that after lengthy negotiations with the District government, an agreement has finally been reached to allow CSOSA to begin renovations at Karrick Hall on the grounds of Reservation 13. The Committee is disappointed that it has taken almost two years to reach this agreement.
CSOSA is currently finalizing the contract for design and project management and identifying alternative sites to relocate the Center while Karrick Hall is being renovated. It is the Committee's understanding that CSOSA expects to begin the project in July and complete it within 18 to 20 months. Given the length of time required to renovate the building, the budget constraints facing the Committee, and other priority requests, the Committee has deferred the funds requested to begin expansion of the Center. The Committee continues to be supportive of its expansion and will reassess funding requirements as events warrant.
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $35,000,000 to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (WASA), $14,675,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $20,000,000 above the President's request. These funds are to continue implementation of the Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Plan and are to be matched 100 percent by WASA.
The District's combined sewer system was designed and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1800's and serves about a third of the District. The capacity of the system is exceeded during storms with the excess flow being discharged to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, Rock Creek, and tributary waters. WASA has developed a long-term plan to control these overflows and improve the water quality of the rivers. The plan is estimated to cost $1.3 billion and take between 15 to 40 years to complete depending on how much Federal assistance is obtained. While the Committee is supportive of the project and is providing funding for it in the bill, the Committee does not have the resources to provide the level of funding WASA is seeking from the Federal government. Therefore, the Committee strongly encourages WASA to pursue other sources of public and private funding.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT INITIATIVE
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $4,300,000 for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative, $668,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $5,700,000 below the President's request. These funds are for the design and construction of a continuous pedestrian and bicycle trail system from the Potomac River to the District's border with Maryland.
The Anacostia Waterfront Initiative is a multi-year, multi-project initiative to revitalize the Anacostia River and its waterfront communities. The design and construction of a continuous pedestrian and bicycle trail system from the Potomac River to the District's border with Maryland is one such project. The project will take approximately four years to complete, one year for design and three years for construction. The Committee provides the $1,000,000 requested to complete the design phase in fiscal year 2004 and $3,300,000 to begin construction in fiscal year 2005. The Committee will reassess the funding requirements for this project in the future.
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $1,300,000 to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, $1,002,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and the same as the President's request. These funds are to support initiatives related to the coordination of Federal and local criminal justice resources in the District of Columbia.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $8,000,000 to the District of Columbia for capital development, $2,084,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $8,000,000 above the President's request. These funds are for the Unified Communications Center.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $4,500,000 to the District of Columbia Public Schools, $4,500,000 above both the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and the President's request.
Within the total provided, $500,000 is for a window repair and reglazing program. The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is implementing a multi-year Board of Education-approved schedule for window replacement at its schools. This level of funding would allow DCPS to maintain and repair windows at those schools where replacements are not scheduled imminently. The remaining $4,000,000 is for a playground repair and replacement program. Many DCPS playgrounds are in dire need of repair and replacement. In certain cases, playground equipment is in such disrepair that they must be blocked off, giving children no place to play at recess or an opportunity for physical activity and exercise. This funding would allow every school in the District to have a fully functional playground by the start of the 2004-2005 school year.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $2,000,000 for the Family Literacy program, $1,974,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $2,000,000 above the President's request. These funds are to be used to address the needs of literacy-challenged parents and are available contingent upon the District providing a 100 percent match.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $10,000,000 for a District of Columbia scholarship program, $10,000,000 above the fiscal year 2003 appropriation. The President's request for the Department of Education included $75,000,000 for a Choice Incentive Fund, a portion of which would be used for school choice programs in the District of Columbia. The Committee is providing these funds subject to authorization of a program for the District of Columbia.
FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $10,000,000 for the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, $30,535,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $10,000,000 above the President's request. These funds are for education, public safety, health, economic development, and infrastructure initiatives in the District of Columbia.
FEDERAL GRANTS
The District of Columbia participates as a State, county, and city in the various Federal grant programs. At the time the fiscal year 2004 budget was submitted the District estimated that it would receive a total of $1,787,614,000 in Federal grants during the coming fiscal year.
The following table shows the amount of Federal grants the District expects to receive and the office or agency that expects to receive them:
| Summary of Federal grant assistance to the District of Columbia | |
| Agency | FY 2004 estimate |
| Governmental Direction and Support: | |
| Office of the Mayor | $1,858,000 |
| Office of the City Administrator | 37,927,000 |
| Office of the Corporation Counsel | 15,468,000 |
| Office of the Inspector General | 1,255,000 |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer | 932,000 |
| Total, Governmental Direction and Support | 57,440,000 |
| Economic Development and Regulation: | |
| Office of Planning | 450,000 |
| Department of Housing and Community Development | 41,260,000 |
| Department of Employment Services | 49,242,000 |
| Public Service Commission | 125,000 |
| Total, Economic Development and Regulation | 91,077,000 |
| Public Safety and Justice: | |
| Metropolitan Police Department | 7,220,000 |
| National Guard | 1,152,000 |
| Emergency Management Agency | 1,918,000 |
| Total, Public Safety and Justice | 10,290,000 |
| Public Education System: | |
| Public Schools | 114,749,000 |
| State Education Office | 28,617,000 |
| University of the District of Columbia | 11,867,000 |
| Public Library | 1,000,000 |
| Commission on the Arts and Humanities | 475,000 |
| Total, Public Education System | 156,708,000 |
| Human Support Services: | |
| Department of Human Services | 167,385,000 |
| Department of Mental Health | 9,059,000 |
| Child and Family Service Agency | 38,327,000 |
| Department of Health | 1,018,050,000 |
| Office on Aging | 5,669,000 |
| Office of Human Rights | 115,000 |
| D.C. Energy Office | 9,340,000 |
| Total, Human Support Services | 1,247,945,000 |
| Public Works: | |
| Department of Transportation | 5,274,000 |
| Total, Federal grants, operating expenses | 1,568,734,000 |
| Capital Outlay, grants | 218,880,000 |
| Grand total, Federal grants | 1,787,614,000 |
BALANCED BUDGET RECOMMENDED
The Committee is recommending a balanced budget in accordance with the District government's request. It is estimated that sufficient resources will be available from current revenue authority to finance operating expenses. A financial plan for each of the seven categories for operating expenses--(1) General Fund, (2) University of the District of Columbia, (3) Water and Sewer Authority, (4) Lottery and Charitable Games Fund, (5) Cable Television and Telecommunications, (6) Sports and Entertainment Commission, and (7) Washington Convention Center follows:
FISCAL YEAR 2004 FINANCIAL PLANS
[In thousands of dollars]
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Local funds Grants and other revenue Gross funds
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REVENUE
Local sources, currently authority:
Property Taxes 999,468 0 999,468
Sales Taxes 738,777 0 738,777
Income Taxes 1,142,959 0 1,142,959
Gross Receipts 262,659 0 262,659
Other Taxes 196,050 0 196,050
Licenses, permits 63,462 0 63,462
Fines, forfeitures 100,439 0 100,439
Service Charges 50,121 0 50,121
Miscellaneous 267,122 0 267,122
Revenue Initiatives 38,760 0 38,760
Carry forward from prior year 140,093 0 140,093
Subtotal, local revenues 4,008,910 0 4,008,910
Federal sources:
Federal payments 0 41,300 41,300
Grants 0 1,574,501 1,574,501
Subtotal, federal sources 0 1,615,801 1,615,801
Other financing sources:
Lottery transfer 70,200 0 70,200
Subtotal, other financing sources 70,200 0 70,200
Total, general fund revenues 4,079,110 1,615,801 5,694,911
EXPENDITURES
Current operating:
Governmental Direction and Support 226,974 57,440 284,414
Economic Development and Regulation 185,446 91,202 276,648
Public Safety and Justice 735,660 11,599 747,259
Public Education System 990,016 178,010 1,168,026
Human Support System 1,109,608 1,257,276 2,366,884
Public Works 321,773 5,274 327,047
Financing and Other 398,855 15,000 413,855
Tax Increment Financing 1,940 0 1,940
Grant Disallowances 57,000 0 57,000
Reserve 50,000 0 50,000
Total, general fund expenditures 4,077,272 1,615,801 5,693,073
Surplus/(Deficit) 1,838 0 1,838
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UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FINANCIAL PLAN
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Revenues:
Tuition 12,694,676 10,702,946 11,822,483
District of Columbia Appropriation 56,067,834 49,462,321 48,656,111
Intra-District Charges 6,403,796 9,305,908 7,185,404
Federal Grants and Contracts 13,716,671 16,536,883 13,121,784
Private Grants and Contracts 711,119 929,354 706,518
Land-Grant Endowment Income 1,222,502 428,664 525,545
Indirect Costs 1,248,486 2,407,500 849,221
Auxiliary Enterprises 1,011,979 1,022,099 1,008,229
Investment Income 182,423 569,376 706,199
Miscellaneous Income 5,179,232 3,119,415 5,522,817
Total Revenues 98,438,718 1 94,484,466 4 89,104,311 4
Expenditures:
Personal Services 63,842,720 60,173,017 58,200,913
Contractual Services 12,266,033 9,105,330 4,207,775
Supplies 2,397,515 1,989,592 1,844,169
Occupancy Cost 2,367,050 3,544,703 4,956,400
Depreciation 4,429,825 5,066,908 4,980,000
Miscellaneous 12,148,946 19,671,824 19,895,054
Total Expenditures 97,452,089 2 99,551,374 5 94,084,311 5
Revenues over expenditures 986,629 (5,066,908) 6 (4,980,000) 6
Mandatory transfers principal and interest 0 0 0
Mandatory plant fund 0 0 0
Other transfers and additions: Excess of restricted additions over transfers to revenue 4,614,674 3 6,614,674 7 5,614,674 7
Net increase in fund balance 5,601,303 1,547,766 634,674
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D.C. WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2003 revised FY 2004 request
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Operating Budget:
Operating Cash Provided:
Retail sales 192,074 186,756 180,482 188,443
Wholesale water sales 49,068 49,635 49,897 50,396
Other 15,944 29,126 26,472 28,898
Total, cash revenue 257,087 265,517 256,851 267,738
Operating Cash Used:
Operations and maintenance 168,410 189,021 190,248 192,216
Payment in lieu of taxes right of way fee 9,791 14,922 15,513 15,825
Debt Service 34,507 43,801 37,956 45,055
Total, operating cash used 212,707 247,744 243,717 253,096
Operating Surplus 44,380 17,773 13,134 14,642
Capital Budget:
Sources of Capital Funds 121,096 221,724 196,351 175,443
Uses of Capital Funds 140,023 221,724 202,721 181,478
Transfer to CIP -18,927 0 -6,370 -6,035
Cash Reserves:
Operating Reserve Beginning Balances: 116,749 104,607 120,101 94,887
Operating Surplus (Deficit) 44,380 17,773 13,134 14,642
Transfer to CIP/Reimb. For Prior Years' CIP -8,831 -6,370 -6,035
Prepayment of Aqueduct Treasury Loans -15,659 -9,485 -8,071 -1,209
Transfer to Rate Stablilization Fund -8,000 -2,000 -4,300
Other -8,537 -14,069 -21,907 -1,923
Operating Reserve Ending Balance 120,101 98,826 94,887 96,062
Rate Stabilization Fund 14,500 4,000 16,500 20,800
Total Reserves 134,601 102,826 111,387 116,862
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D.C. LOTTERY FINANCIAL PLAN
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Operating Revenue:
Sales:
Instant Lottery 32,924 34,500 36,000
Lucky Numbers 72,902 72,500 71,500
DC Four 68,453 70,000 72,500
Powerball 27,847 36,000 36,000
Quick Cash 4,200 5,000 5,000
Hot Five 5.067 5,500 5,500
KENO 0 3,400 8,500
Extra Lucky Numbers 234 1,500 1,500
Extra DC Four 329 1,800 2,000
Hot Lotto 0 1,500 3,000
Miscellaneous 0 1,300 1,300
Total, Operating Revenue 211,956 233,000 242,800
Operating Expenses:
Administration 8,177 9,688 9,861
Prizes 110,741 118,757 124,693
Contractual Services 8,023 9,302 10,143
Agent Commissions 12,808 14,621 15,278
Advertising 4,587 5,500 5,875
Ticket Distribution 1,068 1,500 1,500
Draw Expenses 1,058 1,482 1,576
Direct Charges 2,384 3,550 3,674
Total, Operating Expenses 148,846 164,400 172,600
Operating Income (loss) 63,110 68,600 70,200
Nonoperating Revenue (expenses): Principally Interest 0 0 0
Income (loss) before operating transfers 63,110 68,600 70,200
Operating transfers in (out) -63,000 0 -70,200
Net income (loss) 110 68,600 0
Retained Earnings (deficit) at beginning of year 3,375 0 0
Retained Earnings (deficit) at end of year 3,485 0 0
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OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS FINANCIAL PLAN
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Operating Revenue:
Franchise fees 3,817 3,800 4,187
Other revenue 3 3 3
Total, Operating Revenue 3,820 3,803 4,190
Operating Expenses:
Personal Services 1,272 1,348 1,425
Supplies 21 25 44
Energy 6 6 6
Communications 101 116 116
Rent 796 778 759
Other Services and Charges 316 307 1,055
Contracting Services 444 435 135
Subsidies and Transfers 119 0 92
Depreciation 0 0 0
Equipment 364 158 465
Total, Operating Expenses 3,439 3,173 4,097
Income (loss) before operating transfer 381 630 93
Operating transfer in (out) 0 0 0
Net income (loss) 381 630 93
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D.C. SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION STARPLEX FUND FINANCIAL PLAN
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Operating Revenues:
Rental 2,346 3,445 4,459
Event Services 1,830 1,851 1,983
Ticket Sales 41 1,147 948
Parking 1,136 1,766 1,655
Commissions 1,358 2,272 2,092
Advertising 265 2,042 599
Other 525 1,000 275
Subtotal Operating Revenues: 7,501 13,523 12,011
Other Revenues: Investment Income -42 300 100
Other Funding Sources:
Redemption of Investments 4,333 1,688 1,868
Other Funding 2,177
Total Revenues 13,969 15,511 13,979
Expenditures:
Salaries and Wages (110) 3,407 2,717 2,345
Bonus & Separation Comp (130) 54 0 0
Overtime & Extra Comp (133) 243 302 360
Taxes & Benefits (140) 693 504 450
Supplies (200) 451 463 479
Utilities (300) 583 783 732
Telcomm Services (308) 148 109 126
Facility Expenses (309) 380 415 267
Travel (402) 30 52 29
Contractual Services (409) 3,651 6,363 6,312
Printing & Stationary (410) 39 33 31
Postage Freight (416) 11 18 15
IT Services (417) 96 119 82
Employee Dues/Meetings (419) 18 16 22
Facility Maintenance (430) 172 129 168
IT Maintenance & Repair (441) 18 17 16
Grants (500) 202 200 206
IT Hardware (710) 19 57 17
IT Software (711) 16 54 17
Capital 6,000 3,160 2,305
Balance Sheet Adjustments -2,262 0 0
Total Expenditures 13,969 15,511 13,979
Operating Income 0 0 0
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WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY OPERATING, BUILDING, AND MARKETING FUNDS
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2002 actual FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Revenues:
Dedicated Tax 53,874,000 1 54,483,000 1 58,921,000
Interest-Dedicated Taxes 244,000 0 0
Subtotal 54,118,000 54,483,000 58,921,000
Building Rental 4,002,000 7,385,900 9,475,000
Exhibitor Services 1,675,000 2,100,000 997,000
Communications 1,209,000 1,500,000 731,200
Concessions 1,717,000 1,321,500 1,617,000
Miscellaneous 468,000 600,000 1,587,000
Subtotal 9,071,000 12,907,400 14,407,200
Total Revenue 63,189,000 67,390,400 73,328,200
Expenses:
Personal Services 12,077,000 18,796,000 13,395,000
Contractural Services 5,580,000 6,280,000 7,709,000
Supplies 311,000 873,000 552,000
Occupancy Costs 1,775,000 6,849,000 4,462,000
Debt Service 0 0 0
Land & Building 0 0 0
Depreciation 472,000 13,583,300 27,167,000
Miscellaneous 387,000 1,477,000 417,000
Total WCC Program Expenses 20,602,000 47,858,700 53,702,000
Income (loss) before transfers in (out) 42,587,000 19,531,700 19,626,200
Marketing Fund/Transfers Out:
DC Chamber of Commerce 525,000 525,000 525,000
Greater Washington IBERO American Chamber of Commerce 200,000 200,000 200,000
Washington Convention & Tourism Corporation 5,334,500 5,707,000 2 6,172,000
Bank Service Charges 500 0 0
Net Transfer out of WCC Authority 6,060,000 6,432,000 6,897,000
Net Income (loss) 36,527,000 13,099,700 12,729,200
Retained Earnings (deficit) at the beginning of year 272,748,000 309,275,000 322,374,700
Retained Earnings (deficit) at the end of the year 309,275 322,374,700 335,103,900
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PERSONNEL
The Committee recommends a total 33,869 full-time equivalent positions to be financed from District of Columbia funds, Federal grants, private and other funds, and intra-District funds during fiscal year 2004 consisting of 33,755 positions under the general operating expenses and 114 from the enterprise funds.
The following table summarizes, by agency, the positions authorized for fiscal year 2003, the positions requested for fiscal year 2004, and the Committee recommendation for fiscal year 2004:
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS
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Fiscal year 2003 approved Fiscal year 2004 request Fiscal year 2004 committee recommendation
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Governmental Direction and Support:
Council of the District of Columbia 163 163 163
Office of the District of Columbia Auditor 17 17 17
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions 2 2 2
Office of the Mayor 82 82 82
Office of the Secretary 27 27 27
Customer Service Operations 42 42 42
Office of the City Administrator 120 109 109
Office of Risk Management 0 23 23
Office of Personnel 157 141 141
Human Resources Development Fund 10 7 7
Office of Finance and Resource Management 32 39 39
Office of Contracting and Procurement 166 168 168
Office of the Chief Technology Officer 112 135 135
Office of Property Management 246 266 266
Contract Appeals Board 6 6 6
Board of Elections and Ethics 50 50 50
Office of Campaign Finance 15 15 15
Public Employee Relations Board 4 4 4
Office of Employee Appeals 16 15 15
Office of the Corporation Counsel 556 535 535
Office of the Inspector General 108 108 108
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1,013 930 930
Total, Governmental Direction and Support 2,944 2,884 2,884
Economic Development and Regulation:
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development 23 36 36
Office of Planning 67 67 67
Office of Local Business Development 10 10 10
Office of Motion Pictures and Television 5 5 5
Office of Zoning 17 17 17
Department of Housing and Community Development 137 130 130
Department of Employment Services 600 541 541
Board of Appeals and Review 3 1 1
Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals 3 3 3
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 369 390 390
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration 36 42 42
Department of Banking and Financial Institutions 27 25 25
Public Service Commission 69 69 69
Office of the People's Counsel 33 33 33
Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation 103 107 107
Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications 32 32 32
Total, Economic Development and Regulation 1,534 1,508 1,508
Public Safety and Justice:
Metropolitan Police Department 4,584 4,602 4,602
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department 1,990 2,110 2,110
Department of Corrections 845 836 836
District of Columbia National Guard 43 53 53
District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency 39 39 39
Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure 2 2 2
Judicial Nomination Commission 1 1 1
Office of Civilian Complaint Review 19 19 19
Advisory Commission on Sentencing 6 6 6
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 76 76 76
Office of Administrative Hearings 2 36 36
Corrections Information Council 2 2 2
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 2 2 2
Forensic Health and Science Laboratory 0 10 10
Total, Public Safety and Justice 7,611 7,794 7,794
Public Education System:
District of Columbia Public Schools 10,811 10,814 10,814
State Education Office 45 67 67
University of the District of Columbia 1,128 1,086 1,086
D.C. Public Library 428 430 430
Commission on the Arts and Humanities 9 9 9
Total, Public Education System 12,421 12,407 12,407
Human Support Services:
Department of Human Services 2,080 2,116 2,116
Child and Family Services Agency 920 918 918
Department of Mental Health 1,926 1,925 1,925
Department of Health 1,385 1,468 1,468
Department of Parks and Recreation 879 869 869
Office on Aging 26 26 26
Office of Human Rights 33 28 28
Office on Latino Affairs 12 12 12
Energy Office 33 37 37
Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs 3 5 5
Office of Veterans' Affairs 3 3 3
Total, Human Support Services 7,300 7,407 7,407
Public Works:
Department of Public Works 1,235 1,267 1,267
Department of Transportation 106 102 102
Department of Motor Vehicles 351 368 368
District of Columbia Taxicab Commission 19 18 18
Total, Public Works 1,711 1,755 1,755
Total, General Fund 33,521 33,753 33,755
Enterprise and Other Funds:
Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund 100 100 100
District of Columbia Retirement Board 14 14 14
Total, Enterprise Funds 114 114 114
Total, FTEs 33,635 33,867 33,869
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OPERATING EXPENSES
GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
The Committee recommends $294,415,000 and 2,518 full-time equivalent positions (including $206,825,000 and 2,314 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $57,440,000 and 160 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $10,000,000 from Federal payments, and $20,150,000 and 44 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, Governmental Direction and Support expects to receive $65,608,000 and 366 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total program level of $360,023 and 2,884 full-time equivalent positions.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
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Agency/activity Approved FY 2003 1 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Council of the District of Columbia 12,804,000 12,161,000 0 12,161,000 12,161,000 0 12,161,000 (643,000) 0
Office of the District of Columbia Auditor 1,596,000 1,541,000 0 1,541,000 1,541,000 0 1,541,000 (55,000) 0
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions 894,000 880,000 0 880,000 880,000 0 880,000 (14,000) 0
Office of the Mayor 7,633,000 8,410,000 (506,000) 7,904,000 8,410,000 (506,000) 7,904,000 777,000 0
Office of the Secretary 2,418,000 2,768,000 0 2,768,000 2,768,000 0 2,768,000 350,000 0
Customer Service Operations 2,238,000 2,406,000 0 2,406,000 2,406,000 0 2,406,000 168,000 0
Office of the City Administrator 28,798,000 46,339,000 (701,000) 45,638,000 46,339,000 (701,000) 45,638,000 17,541,000 0
Office of Risk Management 0 1,565,000 0 1,565,000 1,565,000 0 1,565,000 1,565,000 0
Office of Personnel 11,639,000 11,473,000 (1,725,000) 9,748,000 11,473,000 (1,725,000) 9,748,000 (166,000) 0
Human Resources Development Fund 3,283,000 1,024,000 0 1,024,000 1,024,000 0 1,024,000 (2,259,000) 0
Office of Finance and Resource Management 2,225,000 3,703,000 (1,138,000) 2,565,000 3,703,000 (1,138,000) 2,565,000 1,478,000 0
Office of Contracting and Procurement 12,634,000 12,205,000 (416,000) 11,789,000 12,205,000 (416,000) 11,789,000 (429,000) 0
Office of the Chief Technology Officer 16,460,000 27,439,000 (11,640,000) 15,799,000 27,439,000 (11,640,000) 15,799,000 10,979,000 0
Office of Property Management 45,385,000 56,913,000 (41,579,000) 15,334,000 56,913,000 (41,579,000) 15,343,000 11,528,000 0
Contract Appeals Board 746,000 756,000 0 756,000 756,000 0 756,000 10,000 0
Board of Elections and Ethics 3,585,000 4,816,000 0 4,816,000 4,816,000 0 4,816,000 1,231,000 0
Office of Campaign Finance 1,360,000 1,338,000 0 1,338,000 1,338,000 0 1,338,000 (22,000) 0
Public Employee Relations Board 649,000 686,000 0 686,000 686,000 0 686,000 37,000 0
Office of Employee Appeals 1,475,000 1,501,000 0 1,501,000 1,501,000 0 1,501,000 26,000 0
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 397,000 422,000 0 422,000 422,000 0 422,000 25,000 0
Office of the Corporation Counsel 51,828,000 51,767,000 (1,658,000) 50,109,000 51,767,000 (1,658,000) 50,109,000 (61,000) 0
Office of the Inspector General 11,461,000 11,294,000 0 11,294,000 11,294,000 0 11,294,000 (167,000) 0
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 92,776,000 88,616,000 (6,245,000) 82,371,000 98,616,000 (6,245,000) 92,371,000 5,840,000 10,000,000
Total, Governmental Direction and Support 312,284,000 350,023,000 (65,608,000) 284,415,000 360,023,000 (65,608,000) 294,415,000 47,739,000 10,000,000
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COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends $12,161,000 and 163 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Council of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2004.
The Council of the District of Columbia is the elected legislative branch of the District government. Its mission is to enact laws, approve the annual operating and capital budgets, and establish and oversee the programs and operations of District agencies.
Despite the fact the District is one of the few jurisdictions that provide charter schools a per pupil facilities allocation, finding adequate and affordable space for charter schools is still a challenge. The fiscal year 2003 appropriations Act requires the Mayor and the Council to conduct an assessment of all buildings currently held in surplus and those that might be made available by February 2004. The Act also requires the Mayor and Council to submit a plan, which is in compliance with preferences outlined in the District of Columbia School Reform Act, for occupying at least 50 percent of the available space identified. Both the assessment and occupancy plan are to be submitted to the Committee by August 2003. The Committee looks forward to receiving this report and hopes that it will provide a resolution to charter school facility problems.
The Committee is aware that the local budget for the District of Columbia Public Schools includes $32,000,000 for negotiated teacher salary increases outside the per pupil allocation funding formula. The District is requesting $6,000,000 in Federal funds to accommodate a similar increase for charter schools. The Committee has not provided this funding and directs the Mayor and Council to provide charter schools with the local funding they are entitled to receive under current law.
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUDITOR
The Committee recommends $1,541,000 and 17 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor is to assist the Council of the District of Columbia in performing its oversight responsibilities; annually audit the accounts, operations, and programs of the District government; provide financial oversight and conduct audits of the financial activities of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC); manage and administer the ANC Security Fund; and certify revenue estimates in support of municipal bond issuances.
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS
The Committee recommends $880,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions is to serve as a liaison between the District government and the community.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
The Committee recommends $7,904,000 and 77 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,046,000 and 73 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,858,000 and four full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the Office of the Mayor for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $506,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $8,410,000 and 82 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of the Mayor is to serve the needs of the public by setting priorities, providing management direction and support to agencies, and restoring one government, good government, and self-government to the District of Columbia.
The Committee is aware of concerns that a flawed formula staffing model for the Firefighting Division of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department has resulted in staffing shortfalls and excessive overtime hours. The Committee encourages the Mayor to conduct a thorough review of this model and make changes necessary to ensure efficient services.
Despite the fact the District is one of the few jurisdictions that provide charter schools a per pupil facilities allocation, finding adequate and affordable space for charter schools is still a challenge. The fiscal year 2003 appropriations Act requires the Mayor and the Council to conduct an assessment of all buildings currently held in surplus and those that might be made available by February 2004. The Act also requires the Mayor and Council to submit a plan, which is in compliance with preferences outlined in the District of Columbia School Reform Act, for occupying at least 50 percent of the available space identified. Both the assessment and occupancy plan are to be submitted to the Committee by August 2003. The Committee looks forward to receiving this report and hopes that it will provide a resolution to charter school facility problems.
The Committee is aware that the local budget for the District of Columbia Public Schools includes $32,000,000 for negotiated teacher salary increases outside the per pupil allocation funding formula. The District is requesting $6,000,000 in Federal funds to accommodate a similar increase for charter schools. The Committee has not provided this funding and directs the Mayor and Council to provide charter schools with the local funding they are entitled to receive under current law.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
The Committee recommends a total of $2,768,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,402,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $366,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Secretary for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the Secretary is to serve as the sole custodian of the Seal of the District of Columbia and to authenticate its proper use in accordance with the law.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATIONS
The Committee recommends $2,406,000 and 42 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for Customer Service Operations for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of Customer Service Operations is to build a District government infrastructure in which customer satisfaction and feedback are priorities, driving operational improvements and service delivery. Customer Service Operations develops and implements customer service standards and policies that govern service delivery operations in agencies that report to the Mayor.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The Committee recommends $45,638,000 and 101 full-time equivalent positions (including $7,711,000 and 85 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $37,927,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the Office of the City Administrator for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $701,000 and eight full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $46,339,000 and 109 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of the City Administrator is to provide direction, guidance, and support to District agencies on behalf of the Mayor so they can achieve their strategic goals.
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
The Committee recommends $1,565,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Risk Management for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Risk Management is to provide risk identification, analyses, control and financing direction, guidance, and support to District agencies so they can minimize the total cost of risk.
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
The Committee recommends $9,748,000 and 114 full-time equivalent positions (including $8,990,000 and 111 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $758,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Personnel for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $1,725,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $11,473,000 and 141 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Personnel is to provide comprehensive human resource management services to client agencies so they can strengthen individual and organizational performance and enable the government to attract, develop, and retain a highly qualified, diverse workforce.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Committee recommends $1,024,000 and seven full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Human Resources Development Fund for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Human Resources Development Fund is to improve the performance of District employees through the development and delivery of competency-based learning and professional development programs that enhance productivity and thereby improve the quality and delivery of services to the public.
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Committee recommends $2,565,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions (including $1,900,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $665,000 from other funds) for the Office of Finance and Resource Management for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $1,138,000 and 13 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $3,703,000 and 39 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Finance and Resource Management is to provide full financial and resource management services to District of Columbia government agencies.
OFFICE OF CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT
The Committee recommends $11,789,000 and 163 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Contracting and Procurement for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $416,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $12,205,000 and 168 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Contracting and Procurement is to provide contracting services to agencies for the delivery of quality goods and services to the residents of the District of Columbia in a timely and cost-effective manner.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
The Committee recommends $15,799,000 and 110 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $11,640,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $27,439,000 and 135 full-time equivalents.
The mission of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer is to guide and leverage the District's investment in information technology and telecommunications systems so that the Mayor's strategic goals are advanced, District agencies and departments provide services more efficiently and effectively, and access to technology is expanded for all residents.
OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Committee recommends $15,334,000 and 97 full-time equivalent positions (including $11,534,000 and 92 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $3,800,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Property Management for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $41,579,000 and 169 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $56,913,000 and 266 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Property Management is to provide a work environment of the highest quality, and to ensure that District facilities are user friendly.
CONTRACT APPEALS BOARD
The Committee recommends $756,000 and six full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Contract Appeals Board for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Contract Appeals Board is to provide an impartial, expeditious, inexpensive, and knowledgeable forum for hearing and resolving contractual disputes and protests between the District and contractors.
BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
The Committee recommends $4,816,000 and 50 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Board of Elections and Ethics for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Board of Elections and Ethics is to administer and enforce the election laws of the District of Columbia by providing voter registration, qualifying candidates and measures for ballot access, and conducting elections.
OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE
The Committee recommends $1,338,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Campaign Finance for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Campaign Finance is to ensure public trust in the integrity of the election process and government services by regulating the financial disclosure process and conduct of political campaigns and candidates, lobbyists, public officials, and political committees, pursuant to the District of Columbia Campaign Finance Reform and Conflict of Interest Act, the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, and the Federal Ethics Reform Act.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELATIONS BOARD
The Committee recommends $686,000 and four full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Public Employee Relations Board for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Public Employee Relations Board is to provide for the impartial resolution of labor-management disputes in the District government pursuant to the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978.
OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE APPEALS
The Committee recommends $1,501,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Employee Appeals for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Employee Appeals is to render legally sufficient, impartial, and timely decisions on appeals filed by District employees who challenge employer decisions concerning adverse actions for cause, reductions in force, performance evaluations, and classifications of positions.
METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
The Committee recommends $422,000 from local funds as the District's share of the fiscal year 2004 budget for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
The mission of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is to enhance the quality of life and competitive advantages of the metropolitan Washington region in the global economy by providing a forum for consensus building and policy making; implementing intergovernmental policies, plans, and programs; and supporting the region as an expert information resource.
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
The Committee recommends $50,109,000 and 514 full-time equivalent positions (including $28,725,000 and 382 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $15,468,000 and 121 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $5,916,000 and 11 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Corporation Counsel for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $1,658,000 and 21 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $51,767,000 and 535 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of the Corporation Counsel is to provide both legal services to the District of Columbia government pursuant to its statutory authority and child support services to citizens, under Federal, local, and interstate requirements, so they can achieve their business goals, manage their legal risks, and maintain their rights and protections.
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
The Committee recommends a total of $11,294,000 and 108 full-time equivalent positions (including $10,039,000 and 92 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,255,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the Office of the Inspector General for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the Inspector General is to independently conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and inspections relating to the programs and operations of District government departments and agencies.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Committee recommends $92,371,000 and 837 full-time equivalent positions (including $72,794,000 and 811 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $932,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $10,000,000 from Federal payments, and $8,645,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $6,245,000 and 93 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $98,616,000 and 930 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer is to provide financial management services to the government and people of the District of Columbia to assure fiscal stability and integrity, and sustain long-term fiscal and economic viability.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION
The Committee recommends $276,647,000 and 1,457 full-time equivalent positions (including $53,336,000 and 490 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $91,077,000 and 455 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $132,109,000 and 510 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $125,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, Economic Development and Regulation expects to receive $8,095,000 and 51 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $284,742,000 and 1,508 full-time equivalent positions.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION
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Agency/activity ApprovedFY 2003 1 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development 30,665,000 28,124,000 0 28,124,000 28,124,000 0 28,124,000 (2,541,000) 0
Office of Planning 7,158,000 6,646,000 0 6,646,000 6,646,000 0 6,646,000 (512,000) 0
Office of Local Business Development 1,093,000 1,129,000 0 1,129,000 1,129,000 0 1,129,000 36,000 0
Office of Motion Pictures and Television 574,000 569,000 0 569,000 569,000 0 569,000 (5,000) 0
Office of Zoning 2,524,000 2,553,000 0 2,553,000 2,553,000 0 2,553,000 29,000 0
Department of Housing and Community Development 59,712,000 93,532,000 0 93,532,000 93,532,000 0 93,532,000 33,820,000 0
Department of Employment Services 95,410,000 88,567,000 (7,400,000) 81,167,000 88,567,000 (7,400,000) 81,167,000 (6,843,000) 0
Board of Appeals and Review 277,000 69,000 0 69,000 69,000 0 69,000 (208,000) 0
Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals 308,000 346,000 0 346,000 346,000 0 346,000 38,000 0
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 28,561,000 30,941,000 (92,000) 30,849,000 30,941,000 (92,000) 30,849,000 2,380,000 0
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration 3,016,000 3,526,000 0 3,526,000 3,526,000 0 3,526,000 510,000 0
Department of Banking and Financial Institutions 2,437,000 2,646,000 0 2,646,000 2,646,000 0 2,646,000 209,000 0
Public Service Commission 6,796,000 6,971,000 0 6,971,000 6,971,000 0 6,971,000 175,000 0
Office of the People's Counsel 3,978,000 4,178,000 0 4,178,000 4,178,000 0 4,178,000 200,000 0
Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation 9,766,000 10,244,000 0 10,244,000 10,244,000 0 10,244,000 478,000 0
Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications 3,701,000 4,701,000 (603,000) 4,098,000 4,701,000 (603,000) 4,098,000 1,000,000 0
Total, Economic Development and Regulation 255,976,000 284,742,000 (8,095,000) 276,647,000 284,742,000 (8,095,000) 276,647,000 28,766,000 0
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends a total of $28,124,000 and 36 full-time equivalent positions (including $4,308,000 and 24 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $23,816,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development is to facilitate the creation of wealth in the District of Columbia and the expansion of its revenue base by revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding and diversifying the economy, and promoting economic opportunities for District residents.
OFFICE OF PLANNING
The Committee recommends a total of $6,646,000 and 67 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,196,000 and 64 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $450,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the Office of Planning for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Planning is to provide planning and information services that strategically guide the preservation, revitalization, and development of the Nation's Capital so citizens can participate in a fair and balanced process involving the broadest range of stakeholders.
OFFICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends $1,129,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Local Business Development for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Local Business Development is to process applicants into the local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprise program fostering economic development and job creation in the District of Columbia.
OFFICE OF MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION
The Committee recommends $569,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Motion Pictures and Television for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Motion Pictures and Television is to initiate and implement programs aimed at generating revenue and stimulating employment opportunities in the District through the production of film, video, photography, and multimedia projects.
OFFICE OF ZONING
The Committee recommends $2,553,000 and 17 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Zoning for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Zoning is to provide administrative, professional, and technical assistance to the Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment in the maintenance and regulation of zoning in the District of Columbia.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends a total of $93,532,000 and 130 full-time equivalent positions (including $4,086,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $41,260,000 and 125 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $48,186,000 from other funds) for the Department of Housing and Community Development for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Department of Housing and Community Development is to be a catalyst in neighborhood revitalization by strategically leveraging public funds with private and non-profit partners for low-to-moderate income District of Columbia residents. The Department also promotes the preservation, rehabilitation, and development of housing, increases home ownership, and supports community and commercial initiatives.
The Department is directed to use the funds provided in the fiscal year 2003 appropriations Act for waterfront improvements to complete projects that are already underway, including improvements underway in the area to the north of the fish market, before beginning new projects.
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Committee recommends $81,167,000 and 503 full-time equivalent positions (including $10,154,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $49,242,000 and 326 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $21,771,000 and 152 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Employment Services for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $7,400,000 and 38 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $88,567,000 and 541 full-time equivalents.
The mission of the Department of Employment Services is to provide planning, development, and delivery of employment-related services to residents of the Washington metropolitan area so they can achieve workplace security and economic stability.
BOARD OF APPEALS AND REVIEW
The Committee recommends $69,000 and one full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Board of Appeals and Review for fiscal year 2004.
The Board of Appeals and Review agency will be eliminated in fiscal year 2004. Its mission will be transferred and fulfilled within the new Office of Administrative Hearings. This funding will be used to cover the agency's operational requirements for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004.
BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS
The Committee recommends $346,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals is to ensure that properties in the District of Columbia are assessed at 100 percent of its estimated market value and ensure that the Mayor and the Council function with a real property tax base that reflects 100 percent of each property's market value.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
The Committee recommends $30,849,000 and 389 full-time equivalent positions (including $23,726,000 and 336 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $7,123,000 and 53 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $92,000 and one full-time equivalent position from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $30,941,000 and 390 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of District residents and those who work in and visit the Nation's Capital, and facilitate sound business practices and safe development through ensuring adherence to the District's health and safety codes as well as business, occupational, and professional licensing requirements.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
The Committee recommends $3,526,000 and 42 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration is to issue alcoholic beverage licenses to qualified applicants, educate establishments in the prevention of the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors, provide training to the licensed establishments regarding the rules that govern them, and educate the community on the complaint and protest mechanisms.
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
The Committee recommends a total of $2,646,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions (including $200,000 from local funds and $2,446,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Banking and Financial Institutions for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Department of Banking and Financial Institutions is to provide regulatory and programmatic services for financial institutions and consumers to promote a fair and equitable business climate and to increase the availability of capital and credit to District consumers.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
The Committee recommends a total of $6,971,000 and 69 full-time equivalent positions (including $125,000 and one full-time equivalent position from Federal grant funds, $6,721,000 and 66 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $125,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the Public Service Commission for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Public Service Commission is to serve the public interest by ensuring that natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications services are safe, reliable, and affordable for residential, business, and government customers of the District of Columbia.
OFFICE OF THE PEOPLE'S COUNSEL
The Committee recommends $4,178,000 and 33 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of the People's Counsel for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the People's Counsel is to advocate on behalf of consumers of gas, electric, and telecommunication services in the District of Columbia.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND SECURITIES REGULATION
The Committee recommends $10,244,000 and 107 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Department of Insurance and Securities Regulation is to provide fair, efficient, and fast regulatory supervision of the insurance and securities businesses for the protection of the people of the District of Columbia.
OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The Committee recommends $4,098,000 and 20 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $603,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $4,701,000 and 32 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Cable Television and Telecommunications is to promote, protect, and advocate the public interest in cable television, and to produce and manage television programming for City Cable Channel 13 and Channel 16.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE
The Committee recommends $747,258,000 and 7,785 full-time equivalent positions (including $716,715,000 and 7,429 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $10,290,000 and 238 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $1,300,000 from Federal payments, and $18,953,000 and 118 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, Public Safety and Justice expects to receive $5,232,000 and nine full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $752,490,000 and 7,794 full-time equivalent positions.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE
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Agency/activity Approved FY 2003 1 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003approved FY 2004 request
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Metropolitan Police Department 320,660,000 377,967,000 (4,778,000) 373,189,000 377,967,000 (4,778,000) 373,189,000 57,307,000 0
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department 123,036,000 153,097,000 0 153,097,000 153,097,000 0 153,097,000 30,061,000 0
Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System 68,900,000 96,200,000 0 96,200,000 96,200,000 0 96,200,000 27,300,000 0
Department of Corrections 99,079,000 101,012,000 (177,000) 100,835,000 101,012,000 (177,000) 100,835,000 1,933,000 0
District of Columbia National Guard 2,816,000 3,413,000 0 3,413,000 3,413,000 0 3,413,000 597,000 0
District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency 4,018,000 4,915,000 0 4,915,000 4,915,000 0 4,915,000 897,000 0
Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure 190,000 193,000 0 193,000 193,000 0 193,000 3,000 0
Judicial Nomination Commission 110,000 110,000 0 110,000 110,000 0 110,000 0 0
Office of Citizen Complaint Review 1,481,000 1,481,000 0 1,481,000 1,481,000 0 1,481,000 0 0
Advisory Commission on Sentencing 633,000 634,000 0 634,000 634,000 0 634,000 1,000 0
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 6,014,000 6,539,000 0 6,539,000 6,539,000 0 6,539,000 525,000 0
Office of Administrative Hearings 300,000 4,389,000 (277,000) 4,112,000 4,389,000 (277,000) 4,112,000 4,089,000 0
Corrections Information Council 170,000 170,000 0 170,000 170,000 0 170,000 0 0
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council 467,000 270,000 0 1,270,000 1,570,000 0 1,570,000 1,103,000 1,300,000
Forensic Health and Science Laboratory 0 800,000 0 800,000 800,000 0 800,000 800,000 0
Total, Public Safety and Justice 627,874,000 664,610,000 (5,232,000) 659,378,000 752,490,000 (5,232,000) 747,258,000 124,616,000 1,300,000
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METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Committee recommends $373,189,000 and 4,596 full-time equivalent positions (including $348,000,000 and 4,281 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $7,220,000 and 202 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $17,969,000 and 113 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Metropolitan Police Department for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Metropolitan Police Department expects to receive $4,778,000 and six full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $377,967,000 and 4,602 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Metropolitan Police Department is to prevent crime and the fear of crime while working with others to build safe and healthy neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia.
The Committee urges the Department to utilize more resources to combat human trafficking and prostitution in the District and to work with social service agencies and community organizations to assist the victims of trafficking and prostitution.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The Committee recommends a total of $153,097,000 and 2,110 full-time equivalent positions (including $153,088,000 and 2,110 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $9,000 from private funds) for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is to provide fire suppression, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire prevention and education, and pre-hospital care and transportation services to people within the District to protect life and property.
POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIRE FIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The Committee recommends $96,200,000 from local funds for the Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System is to provide for the District's required contribution to this retirement plan, which is administered by the District of Columbia Retirement Board.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Committee recommends $100,835,000 and 836 full-time equivalent positions (including $100,155,000 and 836 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $680,000 from other funds) for the Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $177,000 from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $101,012,000 and 836 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Corrections is to ensure public safety for citizens of the District of Columbia by providing a safe and secure environment for the confinement of pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD
The Committee recommends a total of $3,413,000 and 53 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,261,000 and 30 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,152,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the District of Columbia National Guard for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the District of Columbia National Guard is to protect life, property, and the interests of the District of Columbia during civil emergencies and to serve as a component of the nation's military forces, when activated.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The Committee recommends a total of $4,915,000 and 39 full-time equivalent positions (including $2,997,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,918,000 and 13 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency is to administer a comprehensive community-based emergency management program in partnership with the residents, businesses, and visitors to the District of Columbia to save lives, protect property, and safeguard the environment.
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL DISABILITIES AND TENURE
The Committee recommends $193,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is to ensure the preservation of an independent and fair judiciary by making determinations concerning the discipline, involuntary retirement, reappointment, and fitness of judges to the District of Columbia Courts.
JUDICIAL NOMINATION COMMISSION
The Committee recommends $110,000 and one full-time equivalent position from local funds for the Judicial Nomination Commission for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Judicial Nomination Commission is to screen, select, and recommend candidates to the President of the United States for nomination to judicial vacancies on the District of Columbia Superior Court and the Court of Appeals, and to appoint the chief judges to those courts.
OFFICE OF CITIZEN COMPLAINT REVIEW
The Committee recommends $1,481,000 and 19 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Citizen Complaint Review for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Citizen Complaint Review is to provide the public with independent, fair, and timely review and resolution of complaints of misconduct against Metropolitan Police Department officers.
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON SENTENCING
The Committee recommends $634,000 and six full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Advisory Commission on Sentencing for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Advisory Commission on Sentencing is to advise the District of Columbia Council on issues related to sentences imposed for felonies committed within the District.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER
The Committee recommends a total of $6,539,000 and 76 full-time equivalent positions (including $6,427,000 and 74 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $112,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is to investigate and certify all deaths in the District of Columbia that occur by any means of violence (injury), and those that occur without explanation or medical attention, in custody, or pose a threat to public health, and to provide forensic services to government agencies, health care providers and citizens in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to ensure that justice is served, while improving public health and safety.
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
The Committee recommends $4,112,000 and 33 full-time equivalent positions (including $3,929,000 and 30 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $183,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Office of Administrative Hearings for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $277,000 and three full-time equivalent positions for a total operating budget of $4,389,000 and 36 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office of Administrative Hearings is to enhance the quality of life in the District by providing citizens with a fair, efficient, and effective system to manage and resolve administrative litigation arising under District law.
CORRECTIONS INFORMATION COUNCIL
The Committee recommends $170,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Corrections Information Council for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Corrections Information Council is to represent the District's interest in the well being of its prisoners in United States Bureau of Prisons facilities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
The Committee recommends a total of $1,570,000 and two full-time equivalent positions (including $270,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $1,300,000 from Federal payments) for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is to provide a cross-agency forum to improve the justice system toward the aim of better public safety and related criminal and juvenile justice services for District of Columbia residents, offenders, and their victims.
FORENSIC HEALTH AND SCIENCE LABORATORY
The Committee recommends $800,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Forensic Health and Science Laboratory for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Forensic Health and Science Laboratory is to enhance law enforcement investigations and criminal prosecutions in the District of Columbia.
PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
The Committee recommends $1,179,341,000 and 11,978 full-time equivalent positions (including $969,757,000 and 10,500 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, of which not to exceed $6,816,000 is from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund, $156,708,000 and 1,086 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $21,500,000 from Federal payments, $27,074,000 and 270 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $4,302,000 and 122 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, the Public Education System expects to receive $61,281,000 and 429 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $1,240,622,000 and 12,407 full-time equivalent positions.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
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Agency/activity Approved FY 2003 1 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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District of Columbia Public Schools 911,181,000 923,613,000 (53,478,000) 870,135,000 928,113,000 (53,478,000) 874,635,000 16,932,000 4,500,000
State Education Office 54,035,000 39,002,000 (250,000) 38,752,000 56,002,000 (250,000) 55,752,000 1,967,000 17,000,000
District of Columbia Public Charter Schools 129,685,000 137,531,000 0 137,531,000 137,531,000 0 137,531,000 7,846,000 0
University of the District of Columbia 90,486,000 87,845,000 (7,185,000) 80,660,000 87,845,000 (7,185,000) 80,660,000 (2,641,000) 0
Disitrict of Columbia Public Library 27,643,000 28,617,000 (330,000) 28,287,000 28,617,000 (330,000) 28,287,000 974,000 0
Commission on the Arts and Humanities 2,329,000 2,514,000 (38,000) 2,476,000 2,514,000 (38,000) 2,476,000 185,000 0
Total, Public Education System 1,215,359,000 1,219,122,000 (61,281,000) 1,157,841,000 1,240,622,000 (61,281,000) 1,179,341,000 25,259,000 21,500,000
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Committee recommends $874,635,000 and 10,499 full-time equivalent positions (including $745,260,000 and 9,515 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, of which not to exceed $6,816,000 is from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund, $114,749,000 and 865 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $4,500,000 from Federal payments, $6,527,000 and 25 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $3,599,000 and 94 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for District of Columbia Public Schools for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the District of Columbia Public Schools expects to receive $53,478,000 and 315 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $928,113,000 and 10,814 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the District of Columbia Public Schools is to develop inspired learners who excel academically and socially in dynamic schools that instill confidence and generate enthusiasm throughout the District's many diverse communities and make District of Columbia Public Schools the first choice of youth and families.
With the amount recommended in the bill, per pupil expenditures for the 2003-2004 school year from all sources will total $13,401, of which $11,564 will be from District funds and $1,837 will be from Federal and other funds.
The Library of Congress operates a Surplus Books program that makes books and periodicals available to educational institutions, public bodies, and non-profit tax-exempt organizations. The Committee directs the Superintendent of Public Schools to work with the Librarian of Congress in developing an interagency agreement or memorandum of understanding that will make available on a priority basis books and periodicals within the Library's Surplus Book Program to DCPS.
STATE EDUCATION OFFICE
The Committee recommends $55,752,000 and 65 full-time equivalent positions (including $9,959,000 and 28 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $28,617,000 and 37 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $17,000,000 from Federal payments, and $176,000 from other funds) for the State Education Office for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the State Education Office expects to receive $250,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $56,002,000 and 67 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the State Education Office is to provide research, policy analysis, financial aid, food, and other education-related services to District youth, families, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
The Committee recommends $137,531,000 from local funds for District of Columbia Public Charter Schools for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools is to provide an alternative free education for students who reside in the District of Columbia.
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The Committee recommends $80,660,000 and 980 full-time equivalent positions (including $48,656,000 and 541 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $11,867,000 and 166 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grants funds, $19,434,000 and 245 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $703,000 and 28 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the University of the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the University expects to receive $7,185,000 and 106 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $87,845,000 and 1,086 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the University of the District of Columbia is to meet the District's complex educational, research, and training needs to enhance the quality of life for all.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES
The Committee recommends $28,287,000 and 425 full-time equivalent positions (including $26,750,000 and 414 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $1,000,000 and 11 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $537,000 from other funds) for the District of Columbia Public Libraries for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Libraries expect to receive $330,000 and six full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $28,617,000 and 430 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of District of Columbia Public Libraries is to provide environments that invite reading, learning, and community discussion; trained staff and technology to help in finding, evaluating, and using information; and opportunities for children, teenagers, adults, and senior citizens to learn to read and use information resources for personal growth and development.
COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Committee recommends $2,476,000 and nine full-time equivalent positions (including $1,601,000 and two full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $475,000 and seven full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $400,000 from other funds) for the Commission on the Arts and Humanities for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Commission expects to receive $38,000 from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $2,514,000 and nine full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities is to provide grants, programs, and education activities that encourage diverse artistic expressions and learning opportunities so that all District of Columbia residents and visitors can experience the rich culture of the city.
HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES
The Committee recommends $2,360,067,000 and 6,387 full-time equivalent positions (including $1,078,462,000 and 4,036 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, of which $48,239,000 is from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund, $1,247,945,000 and 2,138 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $24,329,000 and 175 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $9,331,000 and 38 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, Human Support Services expects to receive $109,478,000 and 1,020 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $2,469,545,000 and 7,407 full-time equivalent positions.
The Committee urges the District's social service agencies to work with community organizations and the Metropolitan Police Department to assist the victims of trafficking and prostitution.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES
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Department of Human Services 441,655,000 399,702,000 (4,339,000) 395,363,000 399,702,000 (4,339,000) 395,363,000 (41,953,000) 0
Child and Family Services Agency 205,410,000 199,357,000 (34,352,000) 165,005,000 199,357,000 (34,352,000) 165,005,000 (6,053,000) 0
Department of Mental Health 217,547,000 194,793,000 (56,948,000) 137,845,000 194,793,000 (56,948,000) 137,845,000 (22,754,000) 0
Department of Health 1,448,067,000 1,500,159,000 (5,496,000) 1,494,663,000 1,500,159,000 (5,496,000) 1,494,663,000 52,092,000 0
Department of Parks and Recreation 40,623,000 41,014,000 (7,250,000) 33,764,000 41,014,000 (7,250,000) 33,764,000 391,000 0
Office on Aging 20,787,000 20,702,000 (280,000) 20,422,000 20,702,000 (280,000) 20,422,000 (85,000) 0
Unemployment Compensation Fund 6,199,000 8,124,000 0 8,124,000 8,124,000 0 8,124,000 1,925,000 0
Disability Compensation Fund 27,959,000 27,959,000 0 27,959,000 27,959,000 0 27,959,000 0 0
Office of Human Rights 1,937,000 1,891,000 0 1,891,000 1,891,000 0 1,891,000 (46,000) 0
Office on Latino Affairs 4,034,000 4,001,000 (813,000) 3,188,000 4,001,000 (813,000) 3,188,000 (33,000) 0
Energy Office 6,015,000 20,256,000 0 20,256,000 20,256,000 0 20,256,000 14,241,000 0
Children and Youth Investment Fund 2,268,000 2,768,000 0 2,768,000 2,768,000 0 2,768,000 500,000 0
Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs 213,000 345,000 0 345,000 345,000 0 345,000 132,000 0
Office of Veterans' Affairs 240,000 235,000 0 235,000 235,000 0 235,000 (5,000) 0
Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund 87,367,000 48,239,000 0 48,239,000 48,239,000 0 48,239,000 (39,128,000) 0
Total, Human Support Services 2,510,321,000 2,469,545,000 (109,478,000) 2,360,067,000 2,469,545,000 (109,478,000) 2,360,067,000 (40,776,000) 0
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
The Committee recommends $395,363,000 and 2,100 full-time equivalent positions (including $225,611,000 and 1,029 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $167,385,000 and 1,071 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $2,367,000 from other funds) for the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $4,339,000 and 16 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds and $7,795,000 from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund for a total operating budget of $407,497,000 and 2,116 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide quality-of-life support to individuals and families with the District of Columbia toward the goal of promoting maximum self-reliance.
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY
The Committee recommends $165,005,000 and 681 full-time equivalent positions (including $126,028,000 and 608 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $38,327,000 and 73 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $650,000 from other funds) for the Child and Family Services Agency for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Agency expects to receive $34,352,000 and 237 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds and $18,744,000 from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund for a total operating budget of $218,101,000 and 918 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Child and Family Services Agency is to provide child-protection, foster care, adoption, and supportive community-based services to promote the safety, permanence, and well being of children and families in the District of Columbia.
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
The Committee recommends $137,845,000 and 1,327 full-time equivalent positions (including $128,726,000 and 1,264 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $9,059,000 and 63 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, and $60,000 from private funds) for the Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $56,948,000 and 598 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds and $21,700,000 from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund for a total operating budget of $216,493,000 and 1,925 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Mental Health is to develop, support, and oversee a comprehensive, community-based, consumer-driven, culturally competent, quality mental health system that is responsive and accessible to children, youth, adults, and their families.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Committee recommends $1,494,663,000 and 1,460 full-time equivalent positions (including $458,646,000 and 443 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $1,018,050,000 and 898 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $17,533,000 and 111 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $434,000 and eight full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the Department of Health for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $5,496,000 and eight full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $1,500,159,000 and 1,468 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Health is to provide health risk identification, public education, prevention and control of diseases, injuries, and exposure to environmental hazards, effective community collaborations, and optimal equitable access to community resources, to residents, visitors, and those doing business in the District of Columbia so they can be healthy and safe and maintain the highest quality of life.
The Committee has been made aware that charter schools are not able to apply for Federal reimbursement of Medicaid rehabilitative services provided to children attending their schools, which is causing unnecessary additional financial pressures for these schools. The Committee directs the Department to work with charter schools to develop the necessary state Medicaid plan amendments required to allow charter schools to receive the Federal reimbursement they are entitled to receive. The Committee also directs the Department to provide technical assistance to public schools and public charter schools in developing the infrastructure and technology needed to comply with Federal reimbursement regulations. The Committee requests a status report on both issues no later than January 15, 2004.
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
The Committee recommends $33,764,000 and 711 full-time equivalent positions (including $31,672,000 and 628 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $1,253,000 and 61 full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $839,000 and 22 full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $7,250,000 and 158 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $41,014,000 and 869 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide leisure and learning opportunities, safe parks and facilities, and the preservation and protection of natural resources for District residents and visitors to enhance the physical, mental, and social well being of individuals and the community.
OFFICE ON AGING
The Committee recommends $20,422,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions (including $14,753,000 and 14 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $5,669,000 and nine full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds) for the Office on Aging for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $280,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $20,702,000 and 26 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office on Aging is to provide advocacy, health, education, employment, and social services to District residents 60 and older so they can live longer and maintain independence, dignity, and choice.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND
The Committee recommends $8,124,000 from local funds for the Unemployment Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Unemployment Compensation Fund is to provide unemployment compensation benefits to former District government employees who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own.
DISABILITY COMPENSATION FUND
The Committee recommends $27,959,000 from local funds for the Disability Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Disability Compensation Fund is to provide eligible injured District employees with competent medical care and compensation for lost wages in accordance with applicable District laws.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
The Committee recommends a total of $1,891,000 and 28 full-time equivalent positions (including $1,776,000 and 27 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $115,000 and one full-time equivalent position from Federal grant funds) for the Office of Human Rights for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Human Rights is to provide investigative and enforcement services for the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 and relates laws on unlawful discrimination for persons who live, work, or do business in the District in order to eliminate discrimination, increase equal opportunity, and protect human rights.
OFFICE ON LATINO AFFAIRS
The Committee recommends $3,188,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office on Latino Affairs for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Office expects to receive $813,000 from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $4,001,000 and 12 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Office on Latino Affairs is to inform Latinos of existing government programs, facilitate bilingual communication with District agencies, and quarantee that Latinos have access to a full range of health, education, housing, economic development, and employment services.
ENERGY OFFICE
The Committee recommends a total of $20,256,000 and 37 full-time equivalent positions (including $392,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $9,340,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from Federal grant funds, $2,527,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from other funds, and $7,997,000 and eight full-time equivalent positions from private funds) for the Energy Office for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Energy Office is to help improve the District's economic competitiveness by making the District energy efficient and let residents, businesses, government, and visitors routinely make informed energy choices.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND
The Committee recommends $2,768,000 from local funds for the Children and Youth Investment Fund for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Children and Youth Investment Fund is to provide funds to the Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, a non-profit agency that disburses grants to community-based service providers, with the purpose of creating a seamless approach toward the development of policy, planning, and services for children, youth, and their families.
OFFICE ON ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AFFAIRS
The Committee recommends $345,000 and five full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs is to ensure that a full range of health, education, employment, and social services is available to the Asian and Pacific Island community in the District of Columbia.
OFFICE OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
The Committee recommends $235,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from local funds for the Office of Veterans' Affairs for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Office of Veterans' Affairs is to effectively advocate on behalf of District veterans and their families in obtaining veteran services and benefits and seek to recognize the military service and sacrifice of District veterans at appropriate veteran commemorative events.
MEDICAID AND SPECIAL EDUCATION REFORM FUND
The Committee recommends $55,055,000 of local funds available from debt service savings associated with the securitized Tobacco Settlement be used to establish a Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund for the purpose of ensuring there are adequate resources available to support Medicaid costs and revenue shortfalls. The Committee has included $6,816,000 of this Fund in the Public Education System and $48,239,000 in Human Support Services, allocated as follows: $18,744,000 for the Child and Family Services Agency; $7,795,000 for the Department of Human Services; and $21,700,000 for the Department of Mental Health.
The mission of the Medicaid Reserve is to guarantee that adequate resources are available to support District-wide Medicaid costs.
PUBLIC WORKS
The Committee recommends $327,046,000 and 1,624 full-time equivalent positions (including $308,028,000 and 1,475 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $5,274,000 from Federal grant funds, and $13,744,000 and 149 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through this appropriation. In addition, Public Works expects to receive $14,068,000 and 131 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $341,114,000 and 1,755 full-time equivalent positions.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
PUBLIC WORKS
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FY 2003approved FY 2004request
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Department of Public Works 106,948,000 107,106,000 (13,397,000) 93,709,000 107,106,000 (13,397,000) 93,709,000 158,000 0
Department of Transportation 30,436,000 26,553,000 (224,000) 26,329,000 26,553,000 (224,000) 26,329,000 (3,883,000) 0
Department of Motor Vehicles 39,169,000 39,675,000 (447,000) 39,228,000 39,675,000 (447,000) 39,229,000 506,000 0
District of Columbia Taxicab Commission 1,526,000 1,388,000 0 1,388,000 1,388,000 0 1,388,000 (138,000) 0
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission 90,000 92,000 0 92,000 92,000 0 92,000 2,000 0
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 154,531,000 162,650,000 0 162,650,000 162,650,000 0 162,650,000 8,119,000 0
School Transit Subsidy 3,100,000 3,650,000 0 3,650,000 3,650,000 0 3,650,000 550,000 0
Total, Public Works 335,800,000 341,114,000 (14,068,000) 327,046,000 341,114,000 (14,068,000) 327,047,000 5,314,000 0
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Committee recommends $93,709,000 and 1,147 full-time equivalent positions (including $91,490,000 and 1,124 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $2,219,000 and 23 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Public Works for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $13,397,000 and 120 full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $107,106,000 and 1,267 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide sanitation, parking enforcement, fleet maintenance, and energy-related services for District residents, visitors, and business to ensure safe, clean, and aesthetic neighborhoods and public spaces.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Committee recommends $26,329,000 and 99 full-time equivalent positions (including $20,516,000 and 89 full-time equivalent positions from local funds, $5,274,000 from Federal grant funds, and $539,000 and 10 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $224,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $26,553,000 and 102 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Transportation is to provide reliable transportation facilities and services to commuters, residents, employees, and visitors, so all can move safely and efficiently, while enhancing quality of life and the District's economic competitiveness.
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
The Committee recommends $39,228,000 and 360 full-time equivalent positions (including $28,809,000 and 247 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $10,419,000 and 113 full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the Department of Motor Vehicles for fiscal year 2004. In addition, the Department expects to receive $447,000 and eight full-time equivalent positions from intra-District funds for a total operating budget of $39,675,000 and 368 full-time equivalent positions.
The mission of the Department of Motor Vehicles is to fairly and equitably develop, administer, and enforce the vehicular laws of the District for residents and non-residents to ensure public safety through the safe operation of motor vehicles.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TAXICAB COMMISSION
The Committee recommends a total of $1,388,000 and 18 full-time equivalent positions (including $821,000 and 15 full-time equivalent positions from local funds and $567,000 and three full-time equivalent positions from other funds) for the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission is to ensure that the public receives safe and reliable transportation by taxicab and other means.
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT COMMISSION
The Committee recommends $92,000 from local funds for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission is to help assure that the public is provided passenger transportation services by licensing fit and financially responsible, privately owned, for-hire carriers serving the region.
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY
The Committee recommends $162,650,000 from local funds for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is to provide the public with efficient, affordable, and diverse means of travel, under the direction of the Mass Transportation Division, which provides funding, policy recommendations, and coordination services to the agency.
SCHOOL TRANSIT SUBSIDY
The Committee recommends $3,650,000 from local funds for the School Transit Subsidy for fiscal year 2004.
The mission of the School Transit Subsidy is to provide funding, policy recommendations, and coordination services to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, to provide the District of Columbia's school students with an efficient, affordable, and diverse means of travel.
FINANCING AND OTHER USES
The Committee recommends a total of $534,795,000 (including $499,611,000 from local funds, $27,000,000 from Federal payments, and $8,184,000 from other funds) for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through these appropriation titles.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
FINANCING AND OTHER USES
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Agency/activity Appoved FY 2003 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Reserve 70,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 (70,000,000) 0
Cash Reserve 0 50,000,000 0 50,000,000 50,000,000 0 50,000,000 50,000,000 0
Repayment of Loans and Interest 257,951,000 311,504,000 0 311,504,000 311,504,000 0 311,504,000 53,553,000 0
Repayment of General Fund Recovery Debt 39,300,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 (39,300,000) 0
Payment of Interest on Short-Term Borrowing 1,000,000 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 3,000,000 0 3,000,000 2,000,000 0
Certificates of Participation 7,950,000 4,911,000 0 4,911,000 4,911,000 0 4,911,000 (3,039,000) 0
Settlements and Judgments 22,822,000 22,522,000 0 22,522,000 22,522,000 0 22,522,000 (300,000) 0
Wilson Building 4,194,000 3,704,000 0 3,704,000 3,704,000 0 3,704,000 (490,000) 0
Workforce Investments 48,186,000 22,308,000 0 22,308,000 22,308,000 0 22,308,000 (25,878,000) 0
Non-Department Agency 5,799,000 19,639,000 0 19,639,000 19,639,000 0 19,639,000 13,840,000 0
Pay-As-You-Go Capital 0 11,267,000 0 11,267,000 11,267,000 0 11,267,000 11,267,000 0
Tax Increment Financing Program 0 1,940,000 0 1,940,000 1,940,000 0 1,940,000 1,940,000 0
Medicaid Grant Disallowance 0 57,000,000 0 57,000,000 57,000,000 0 57,000,000 57,000,000 0
Emergency Planning and Security Costs 14,903,0000 0 0 0 15,000,000 0 15,000,000 97,000 15,000,000
Family Literacy Program 0 0 0 0 2,000,000 0 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
District of Columbia Scholarship Program 0 0 0 0 10,000,000 0 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
Total, Financing and Other Uses 472,105,000 522,795,000 0 522,795,000 534,795,000 0 534,795,000 62,690,000 27,000,000
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CASH RESERVE
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 from local funds for a required set-aside of cash to protect the District's financial stability against unforeseen expenditure needs and revenue shortfalls. These funds replace the budgeted reserve.
EMERGENCY AND CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUNDS
The Committee recommends language to provide the District of Columbia with the authority to transfer local funds to the emergency reserve fund and the contingency reserve fund to meet the fiscal year 2004 minimum balance requirements for such funds.
REPAYMENT OF LOANS AND INTEREST
The Committee recommends $311,504,000 from local funds for repayment of loans and interest. These funds are used for debt service costs on long-term general obligation bonds, which are associated with the District's borrowings to finance capital project expenditures of general fund agencies.
PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHORT-TERM BORROWING
The Committee recommends $3,000,000 from local funds for the payment of interest and costs associated with borrowings to meet short-term seasonal cash needs.
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
The Committee recommends $4,911,000 from local funds for Certificates of Participation. These funds are used for debt service for semi-annual lease payments due on land for the One Judiciary Square building located at 441 4th Street, NW.
SETTLEMENTS AND JUDGMENTS
The Committee recommends $22,522,000 from local funds for Settlements and Judgments. The mission of the settlements and judgments fund is to provide the fiscal resources to settle claims and lawsuits and pay judgments in all types of tort cases against the District of Columbia.
WILSON BUILDING
The Committee recommends $3,704,000 from local funds for rent and security at the John A. Wilson Building. The mission of the Wilson Building fund is to provide an efficient, clean, and safe working environment for District employees in a modernized historic building.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENTS
The Committee recommends $22,308,000 from local funds for Workforce Investments for fiscal year 2004. The mission of Workforce Investments is to pay compensation increases for non-union and union District employees.
NON-DEPARTMENTAL AGENCY
The Committee recommends $19,639,000 (including $11,455,000 from local funds and $8,184,000 from other funds) for the Non-Departmental Agency for fiscal year 2004. These funds are designed to account for costs that cannot be allocated to specific agencies during the development of the proposed budget. Within the total, $11,455,000 is to fund costs for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.
PAY-AS-YOU-GO CAPITAL
The Committee recommends $11,267,000 from local funds for Pay-As-You-Go Capital for fiscal year 2004, of which $1,097,000 will be used to support 100 FTEs to permit the Metropolitan Police Department to reach the level of 3,800 sworn officers, $2,000,000 will be used to support court-mandated services in the Department of Mental Health, $2,500,000 will be used to support court-mandated services in the Child and Family Services Agency, $2,660,000 will be used to support Medicaid-related programs in the Department of Health, $3,000,000 will be used to support court-mandated services within the Youth and Adolescent program in the Department of Human Services, and $10,000 will be used by the Chief Financial Officer.
The mission of the Pay-As-You-Go Capital fund is to serve as a budget stabilization measure to allow the District to spend money on items to improve service delivery for residents, while not expanding the base budget.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROGRAM
The Committee recommends $1,940,000 in local funds for the tax increment financing program. These funds are used to support payment of debt service.
MEDICAID DISALLOWANCE
The Committee recommends $57,000,000 in local funds for Medicaid disallowance. These funds are to cover the District's exposure to outstanding liabilities associated with Medicaid.
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND SECURITY COSTS
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 from Federal payments for Emergency Planning and Security Costs. These funds are to reimburse the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions for costs associated with national special security events in the District of Columbia related to the presence of the Federal government and for response activities to immediate and specific terrorist threats or attacks in the District or surrounding jurisdictions.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $2,000,000 for the Family Literacy program, $1,974,000 below the fiscal year 2003 appropriation and $2,000,000 above the President's request. These funds are to be used to address the needs of literacy-challenged parents and are available contingent upon the District providing a 100 percent match.
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Committee recommends a Federal payment of $10,000,000 for a District of Columbia scholarship program, subject to authorization. The President's request for the Department of Education included $75,000,000 for a Choice Incentive Fund, a portion of which would be used for school choice programs in the District of Columbia.
ENTERPRISE AND OTHER FUNDS
The Committee recommends a total of $666,369,000 and 114 full-time equivalent positions from enterprise and other funds for fiscal year 2004 for the various departments, agencies, and activities funded through these appropriation titles.
The recommended allocation by department, agency, and activity follows:
ENTERPRISE AND OTHER FUNDS
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Agency/activity Aproved FY 2003 FY 2004 request Intra-District FY 2004 request less intra-District Committee recommendation Intra-District Committee recommendation less intra-District Bill compared with--
FY 2003 approved FY 2004 request
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Water and Sewer Authority 253,743,000 259,095,000 0 259,095,000 259,095,000 0 259,095,000 5,352,000 0
Washington Aqueduct 57,847,000 55,553,000 0 55,553,000 55,553,000 0 55,553,000 (2,294,000) 0
Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund 3,100,000 3,501,000 0 3,501,000 3,501,000 0 3,501,000 401,000 0
Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund 232,881,000 242,755,000 0 242,755,000 242,755,000 0 242,755,000 9,874,000 0
Sports and Entertainment Commission 20,477,000 13,979,000 0 13,979,000 13,979,000 0 13,979,000 (6,498,000) 0
District of Columbia Retirement Board 13,388,000 13,895,000 0 13,895,000 13,895,000 0 13,895,000 507,000 0
Washington Convention Center Enterprise Fund 78,700,000 69,742,000 0 69,742,000 69,742,000 0 69,742,000 (8,958,000) 0
National Capital Revitalization Corporation 6,745,000 7,849,000 0 7,849,000 7,849,000 0 7,849,000 1,104,000 0
Total, Enterprise Funds 666,881,000 666,369,000 0 666,369,000 666,369,000 0 666,369,000 (512,000) 0
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WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
The Committee recommends $259,095,000 from other funds for the Water and Sewer Authority for fiscal year 2004. The Water and Sewer Authority delivers reliable potable water and wastewater collection services to the residents of the District of Columbia and wastewater treatment services that are essential for public health and safety for the District.
The Committee recommends $234,807,000 for the Water and Sewer Authority's capital program (including $199,807,000 from local funds and $35,000,000 from Federal payments). The projects are listed on page 64 of this report.
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WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT
The Committee recommends $55,553,000 from other funds for the Washington Aqueduct for fiscal year 2004. The Washington Aqueduct collects, purifies, and pumps an adequate supply of potable water to the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Falls Church, Virginia.
STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE ENTERPRISE FUND
The Committee recommends $3,501,000 from other funds for the Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund for fiscal year 2004. The mission of the Stormwater Permit Compliance Enterprise Fund is to ensure compliance with EPA requirements under the District's storm water permit issued in April 2000.
LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES ENTERPRISE FUND
The Committee recommends $242,755,000 and 100 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund for fiscal year 2004. The Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund generates revenues for the general fund and regulates charitable games in order to support programs and services for the residents of the District of Columbia.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
The Committee recommends $13,979,000 from other funds for the Sports and Entertainment Commission for fiscal year 2004. The Sports and Entertainment Commission improves the quality of life and enhances economic development in the District by operating RFK Stadium, managing the non-military functions of the District of Columbia National Guard Armory, promoting the District as venue for sports and entertainment activities, and supporting youth recreational activities.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD
The Committee recommends $13,895,000 and 14 full-time equivalent positions from other funds for the District of Columbia Retirement Board for fiscal year 2004. The mission of the District of Columbia Retirement Board is to invest, control, and manage the assets of the District of Columbia Teachers' Retirement System and the District of Columbia Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System.
WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER ENTERPRISE FUND
The Committee recommends $69,742,000 from other funds for the Washington Convention Center Enterprise Fund for fiscal year 2004. The mission of the Washington Convention Center Enterprise Fund is to expand the revenue base of the District by promoting and hosting large national and international conventions and trade shows that bring hundreds of thousands of out-of-town delegates, exhibitors, and businesses to Washington, D.C.; and to provide expanded employment and business opportunities for residents of the District.
NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
The Committee recommends $7,849,000 from other funds for the National Capital Revitalization Corporation for fiscal year 2004. The mission of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation is to spur economic development throughout the District of Columbia, primarily in neighborhoods of need.
The Committee supports the National Capital Revitalization Corporation's (NRCS) commitment to working with the existing waterfront businesses to develop an effective strategy for the implementation of the revitalization plan. The Committee also supports the creation of a Waterfront Task Force with representatives from the business and residential communities affected by the southwest waterfront development.
The Capital Yacht Club is recognized as an important and historic, non-profit institution. The Committee urges NRCS to continue to maintain an open conversation with the Yacht Club to ensure that future planning contains proper facilities for the Yacht Club's administrative operations that are in close proximity to their current facilities.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
The Committee recommends a net increase of $917,213,000 for fiscal years 2004-2009 (consisting of $601,708,000 from local funds, $218,880,000 in Federal grants, $46,014,000 from the highway trust fund, $38,311,000 from the Right-of-way fund, and $12,300,000 from Federal payments). Included under the appropriation heading Water and Sewer is $234,807,000 (including $199,807,000 from local funds and $35,000,000 from Federal payments) for fiscal year 2004 capital outlay.
The following is a list of project recommended by the Committee:
CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM
[In thousands of dollars]
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FY 2004-2009 request Recommendation FY 2004-2009
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Office of Property Management:
Complete Renovation and Modernization (8,000) (8,000)
Electrical Upgrade D.C. Warehouse (670) (670)
Roof Replacements (77) (77)
Government Centers St. Elizabeth's Hospital (316) (316)
Improve Property Management System (ITS) (3,863) (3,863)
Capital Construction (219) (219)
Electrical Upgrade West Virginia Ave (737) (737)
Condition Assessment (2) (2)
10th MPD Precinct (483) (483)
Reeves Renovations (484) (484)
Juvenile Court Building (507) (507)
Electronic Security Standard and INT Government Centers (3,277) (3,277)
(18,635) (18,635)
Office of the Chief Financial Officer:
Fin. Con. system Improvement 12,200 12,200
Comp. System Project 4,600 4,600
16,800 16,800
D.C. Commission on Art and Humanities: Public Art Fund (2,358) (2,358)
D.C. Office on Aging:
Multipurpose Wellness Center Ward 6 (2,300) (2,300)
Senior Wellness Center Ward 1 (2,541) (2,541)
Senior Wellness Center Ward 2 (3,545) (3,545)
Continuity of Operations 1,502 1,502
(6,884) (6,884)
D.C. Public Libraries:
Martin Luther King Memorial Library (6,465) (6,465)
Benning Branch 1,000 1,000
Southeast Branch 182 182
Anacostia Branch 1,000 1,000
Tenley/Wilson High School Branch 1,000 1,000
Watha D. Daniels Branch 1,000 1,000
(2,283) (2,283)
Department of Employment Service:
OWC Case/Workflow Automation 500 500
Infrastructure Modernization 300 300
800 800
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs:
Digitization of the Officer of the Surveyor 1,928 1,928
Real Property Database (2,500) (2,500)
(572) (572)
Office of Corporation Counsel: Child Support Enforcement System 6,304 6,304
Department of Housing and Community Development:
Ft. Lincoln Utility (1,200) (1,200)
Affordable Housing (500) (500)
(1,700) (1,700)
Planning and Economic Development:
Neighborhood Revitalization 3,000 3,000
Demolition of the Convention Center 10,000 10,000
13,000 13,000
Office of Planning:
Comprehensive Plan 2,800 2,800
District Master Facility Plan 2,900 2,900
5,700 5,700
Metropolitan Police Department:
Infrastructure Rehabilitation--VL (11) (11)
Base Building Renovation (6,389) (6,389)
Information Technology (3,217) (3,217)
SOD Design and Land Acquisition 4,000 4,000
Central Cellblock Expansion Mun. Cir. (4) (4)
Master Equipment Lease 31,200 31,200
25,579 25,579
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department:
Information Technology (10) (10)
Fire Apparatus 23,182 23,182
F27-08 Vehicle Exhaust Ventilation Systems 755 755
Disaster Vehicle Facility 396 396
E-7/Fleet Maintenance Facility 2,417 2,417
Engines 01, 09, 10, 15, 22, 29 19,748 19,748
46,488 46,488
Department of Corrections:
General Renovation 3,000 3,000
Renovations at CDF 4,160 4,160
General Renovation of Sallyport at D.C. Jail (2,600) (2,600)
Rehabilitation of Building 25 DCGH Camp (9,593) (9,593)
(5,033) (5,033)
D.C. Courts:
Central Recording Systems (352) (352)
General Improvements (650) (650)
(1,002) (1,002)
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner:
Enhancements to Case Management 1,510 1,510
Forensic Lab (5,614) (5,614)
Facility Improvements 650 650
(3,454) (3,454)
University of the District of Columbia: Higher Education Back Office 3,900 3,900
Department of Parks and Recreation:
New Construction Stoddert 6,400 6,400
Riggs LaSalle Rec. Center (3,892) 3,892)
McKinley Rec./Pool Rehabilitation (148) (148)
Kenilowrth Parkside (4,813) (4,813)
Vehicle Replacement (500) (500)
Ft. Greble Rec. Center (131) (131)
Park Lighting (2,000) (2,000)
(3,578) (3,578)
(8,662) (8,662)
Department of Health:
Facility Renovation Step-Down Telementry (13) (13)
D.C. General Hospital 4,000 4,000
Renovate Detoxication Clinic at D.C. General (9) (9)
Information Technology 7,000 7,000
General Improvements 4,000 4,000
Plumbing 1,000 1,000
Lighting 1,200 1,200
Emergency Systems 850 850
Security Monitoring System 450 450
Laboratory Re-engineering 6,000 6,000
Electrical Renovations 300 300
Mechanical Renovations 400 400
Roof Replacements 1,200 1,200
Window Replacement 900 900
Boiler Plant Renovations 3,355 3,355
Elevator Renovations 400 400
BRP FPR Vital Records (7) (7)
Children Database (3,968) (3,968)
APRA Patient Record Systems 3,000 3,000
30,068 30,068
Department of Human Services:
Bundy School 1,500 1,500
CCNV 3,600 3,600
DC Village 650 650
2146 Georgia Ave., Bond Bread Building 650 650
Parcel 38 7,000 7,000
1355-57 New York Ave., NW 6,803 6,803
801 East Building 3,900 3,900
LaCasa Homeless Shelter 7,250 7,250
31,353 31,353
Department of Transportation:
Anacostia Riverwalk and Trail Construction 4,300
LeDroit Streetscape Imp 3,500 3,500
Trans Elec Ssytem Implementation 6,636 6,636
FY 2003 Transportation Electrical Improvement 8,235 8,235
Trans Elec System Improvement 594 594
Highway Aid Match Fund 12,023 12,023
FY 2004 Local Street Improvement 5,823 5,823
Traffic Safety Improvement 11,579 11,579
Bridge Rehabilitation 50,116 50,116
FY 2003 Roadway Improvements 6,598 6,598
Roadway Resurfacing 4,079 4,079
Roadside Improvments 3,436 3,436
FY 2003 Local Roadside Improvements 7,000 7,000
Traffic Operations Improvements 22,263 22,263
Roadway Reconstruction 35,263 35,263
Congrestion Mitigation and Air Quality 12,247 12,247
Economic Development 16,282 16,282
FY 2003 Local Economic Development 1,929 1,929
Federal Demonstration 13,221 13,221
BESTE/STEA Reauthorization 49,864 49,864
Federal Plan and Management System 11,953 11,953
Street Rehabilitation Program 13,273 13,273
FY 2003 Local Street Rehabilitation Program 8,226 8,226
Bicycle Network 736 736
Bicycle Program 1,768 1,768
Minnesota Avenue Extension 61 61
306,705 311,005
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority:
Metrobus 64,900 64,900
Metrorail Rehabilitation 308,000 308,000
372,900 372,900
Department of Public Works:
Facility Construction 300 300
Solid Waste Transfer 200 200
Solid Waste Reduction Center 4,100 4,100
SWMA--Solid Waste Management 4,000 4,000
Major Equipment Acquisition 2,700 2,700
11,300 11,300
Department of Motor Vehicles:
Rehabilitation of DMV Facility at Brentwood Rd (400) (400)
IT Infrastructure at 301 C Street NW (269) (269)
65 K Street NW (113) (113)
SW Inspection Station 1,146 1,146
IT Infrastructure 12,450 12,450
Motor Vehicle Information System at Municip (535) (535)
12,279 12,279
Department of Mental Health:
New Construction/Renovation 8,600 8,600
St. Elizabeth's Hospital General Improvements 10,859 10,859
St. Elizabeth's Hospital Information System 2,300 2,300
Renovation of DMH North Center Building 8,871 8,871
30,630 30,630
Office of the Chief Technology Officer:
Unified Communications Center 8,000
District Reporting System 21,090 21,090
MPD Distributed Prisoner Booking (1,200) (1,200)
IT Security 3,000 3,000
Seat Management 1,500 1,500
APEX DMV 6,000 6,000
Facility Improvements 11,300 11,300
41,690 49,690
904,913 917,213
Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund:
Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment 99,449 99,449
Sewer Collection System 16,739 16,739
Combined Sewer System 42,047 42,047
Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project, Federal Payment 0 35,000
Stormwater 5,993 5,993
Water System 24,431 24,431
Capital Equipment 11,148 11,148
Total, Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund 199,807 234,807
Grand Total, Capital Outlay 1,104,720 1,152,020
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Committee has retained several of the general provisions carried in last year's bill. These include sections 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 131, and 134.
The Committee has deleted 13 general provisions carried in last year's bill. Three of these provisions had been carried in the bill for years and were made permanent law in last year's bill. These included a provision to require the Mayor to develop an annual plan for capital outlay borrowing, a provision to allow the District of Columbia government to accept and use a gift or donation, and a provision to require the prompt payment of appointed counsel. The remaining 10 provisions were one-time provisions, not intended to be repeated in future appropriation bills.
The Committee recommends making permanent two general provisions that have been included in the bill for years and that the District expects to continue to request in the future. These include section 130 to allow District agencies to use local funds to pay the settlement or judgment of a claim or lawsuit in an amount less than $10,000 and section 132 to allow District agencies to transfer local funds to be the Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining to reimburse the Office for representation costs.
The Committee recommends a modification to section 117 to allow the Council to approve grants through a passive-approval process.
The Committee recommends a modification to section 133 to require that all savings be used to expand special education services within the District. The Committee notes that when a similar provision was included in previous bills, the General Accounting Office estimated that the District of Columbia Public School system saved approximately $10 million per year.
The Committee has not approved three provisions requested by the Mayor to allow the District to exceed the amount appropriated in this Act.
The Committee has not approved a provision requested by the Mayor related to the District's fiduciary duties and responsibilities of funds appropriated to or through the District to a non-District government entity.
APPROPRIATIONS CAN BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MADE
Title 31 of the United States Code makes clear that appropriations can be used only for the purposes for which they were appropriated as follows:
Section 1301. Application.
(a) Appropriations shall be applied only to the objects for which the appropriations were made except as otherwise provided by law.
RESCISSION OF FUNDS
Pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule X of the House of Representatives, the Committee reports that rescissions of prior year budget authority are recommended in the accompanying bill under the heading `Capital Outlay', as requested.
CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY
Clause 3(d)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives states that:
Each report of a committee on a bill or joint resolution of a public character, shall include a statement citing the specific powers granted to the Congress in the Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution.
The Committee on Appropriations bases its authority to report this legislation on the following:
Clause 17 of Section 8 of Article I of the Constitution of the United States of America which states:
The Congress shall have Power * * * To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States * * *.
And Clause 7 of Section 9 of Article I of the Constitution of the United States which states:
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of Appropriations made by law * * *.
Appropriations contained in this Act are made pursuant to these specific powers granted by the Constitution.
COMPARISON WITH BUDGET RESOLUTION
Clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires an explanation of compliance with section 308(a)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344), as amended, requires that the report accompanying a bill providing new budget authority contain a statement detailing how the authority compares with the reports submitted under section 302 of the Act for the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year from the Committee's section 302(b) allocation. This information follows:
[In millions of dollars]
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302(b) allocation This bill--
Budget authority Outlays Budget authority Outlays
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Discretionary 466 464 466 464
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FIVE-YEAR PROJECTION OF OUTLAYS
In compliance with section 308(a)(1)(B) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344), as amended, the following table provided by the Congressional Budget Office contains 5-year projections of the outlays associated with the budget authority provided in the accompanying bill:
| Federal funds | |
| Item and fiscal year | Amount |
| Budget authority in bill | 466 |
| Outlays: | |
| 2004 | 413 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | |
| 2008 |
The bill provides no new revenues or tax expenditures, and will have no effect on budget authority, tax expenditures, direct loan obligations, or primary loan guarantee commitments available under existing law for fiscal year 2004 and beyond.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
In accordance with section 308(a)(1)(C) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-344), as amended, the Committee is required to report new budget authority and outlays provided for financial assistance to State and local governments. The accompanying bill contains Federal funding as follows:
| Item | Recommendation |
| New fiscal year 2004 budget authority | 303 |
| Fiscal year 2004 outlays resulting therefrom | 279 |
TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
Clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires that the report include information describing the transfer of funds recommended in the accompanying bill.
1. The Committee has included language transferring $25,210,000 from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency to the Public Defender Service.
2. The Committee has included language to allow the Mayor to transfer Workforce Investment within the various appropriation headings in this Act.
3. The Committee has included language to allow for the transfer of Pay-As-You-Go Capital funds to other headings of this Act.
4. The Committee has included language to allow for a transfer from the funds identified in the fiscal year 2002 comprehensive annual financial report as the District's Grant Disallowance balance.
CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted describing the effect of provisions in the accompanying bill which might be construed, under some circumstances, as directly or indirectly changing the application of existing law.
1. Language under `Federal Payment for Resident Tuition Support' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expended.
2. Language under `Federal Payment for Emergency Planning and Security Costs' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expended.
3. Language under `Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Courts': (1) provides that all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the Office of Management and Budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of other Federal agencies, with payroll and financial services to be provided on a contractual basis with the General Services Administration; (2) allows funds made available for capital improvements to remain available until September 30, 2005; and (3) provides for the reallocation of funds.
4. Language under `Defender Services in the District of Columbia Courts' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expended. Language is also included to provide that all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the Office of Management and Budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of other Federal agencies, with payroll and financial services to be provided on a contractual basis with the General Services Administration.
5. Language under `Federal Payment to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia': (1) provides that all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the Office of Management and Budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of other Federal agencies, with payroll and financial services to be provided on a contractual basis with the General Services Administration; (2) allows the Director to acquire by purchase, lease, condemnation, or donation, and renovate as necessary, Building Number 17, 1900 Massachusetts Avenue, Southeast, with funds made available for this purpose in Public Law 107-96; and (3) authorizes the Director to accept and use gifts to support offender and defendant programs and equipment and vocational training services to educate and train offenders and defendants.
6. Language under `Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expended.
7. Language under `Federal Payment for the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until September 30, 2005.
8. Language under `Federal Payment to the District of Columbia for Capital Development' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expanded.
9. Language under `Governmental Direction and Support' provides that: (1) program fees collected from the issuance of bonds or other debt instruments shall be available for the payment of expenses of the District's debt management program; (2) the Office of the Chief Technology Officer with delegated small purchase authority of $500,000 and waiving the requirement to submit to any other procurement review process; and (3) funds in the District of Columbia Antitrust Fund are made available for use of the Office of the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia until expended.
10. Language under `Public Safety and Justice' authorizes the Mayor to reimburse the District of Columbia National Guard for expenses incurred in connection with emergency services performed by the Guard as the request of the Mayor and provides that the availability of these funds is to be considered as constituting payment in advance for the emergency services involved.
11. Language under `Public Education System': (1) provides that funds from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund shall remain available until expended; (2) provides that the evaluation process and instruments for evaluating District of Columbia Public School employees shall be a non-negotiable item for collective bargaining purposes; (3) allows 10 percent of the total amount provided for public schools and the University of the District of Columbia in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2005 to be appropriated on July 1, 2004 and such amount shall be chargeable against the final amount provided in the fiscal year 2005 appropriations Act; (4) requires DCPS to submit a Schedule A to the Board of Education by January 1 and July 1 of each year and requires the Board to approve or disapprove each Schedule A within 30 days of its submission and provide the Council a copy upon approval; (5) provides that local funding made available for an audit of the student enrollment of each District of Columbia public school and public charter school shall remain available until June 30, 2005; (6) specifies how per pupil funding formula funds not used are to be allocated; (7) allows 25 percent of the total amount provided for public charter schools in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2005 to be appropriated on July 1, 2004 and such amount shall be chargeable against the final amount provided in the fiscal year 2005 appropriations Act; (8) requires the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia to establish a tuition rate for non-resident students at a level no lower than the rate for non-resident students at comparable public institutions of higher education in the metropolitan area; and (9) prohibits the use of appropriated funds for educational services provided to non-resident, non-tuition paying students in the District of Columbia Public School system.
12. Language under `Human Support Services' provides that: (1) funds from the Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund shall remain available until expended; (2) appropriations available solely for employees' disability compensation shall remain available until expended; (3) provides that appropriations available for the Drug Treatment Choice Program shall remain available until expended; and (4) appropriations available for the Interim Disability Assistance Fund shall remain available until expended.
13. Language under `Public Works' provides for the rental of one passenger-carrying vehicle for use by the Mayor and three passenger-carrying vehicles for use by the Council of the District of Columbia.
14. Language under `Repayment of Loans and Interest' allows the Mayor to finance $14,300,000 of equipment cost, plus cost of issuance not to exceed two percent of the par amount being financed on a lease purchase basis with a maturity not to exceed five years.
15. Language under `Lottery and Charitable Games Enterprise Fund' prohibits the use of Federal funds to finance the operations of the Lottery Board and directs the District to identify the source of funding from its own locally-generated revenues.
16. Language under `District of Columbia Retirement Board' requires the Retirement Board to provide to the Congress and the Council a quarterly report of the allocations of charges by fund and of expenditures of all funds.
17. Language under `Capital Outlay' provides that the amount appropriated shall remain available until expended. Language is also included to require funds appropriated for capital outlay projects to be managed and controlled in accordance with procedures and limitations established under the financial management system and that all such funds shall be available only for the specific project and purpose intended.
18. Language under Sec. 102 permits the Council of the District of Columbia to expend funds for travel and payment of dues without authorization by the Mayor.
19. Language under Sec. 103 appropriates funds for refunding overpayments of taxes collected and for paying settlements and judgments against the District of Columbia government.
20. Language under Sec. 108 establishes reprogramming and transfer requirements.
21. Language under Sec. 110 clarifies the pay setting authority for District employees as the District's Merit Personnel Act rather than title 5 of the United States Code.
22. Language under Sec. 112 prohibits the District government from renewing or extending sole source contracts without opening them to the competitive bidding process as set forth in section 303 of the District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985.
23. Language under Sec. 113 provides that in the event a sequestration order is issued after the amounts appropriated to the District have been paid to the District, the Mayor is required to pay the Secretary of the Treasury, within 15 days after receipt of a request from the Secretary, the amounts sequestered by the order provided the sequestration percentage is applied to each of the Federal appropriation accounts and not applied to the aggregate total.
24. Language under Sec. 114 prohibits the use of Federal funds for salaries, expenses, or other costs associated with the offices of U.S. Senator or Representative under section 4(d) of the D.C. Statehood Constitutional Convention Initiatives of 1979.
25. Language under Sec. 115 prohibits funds appropriated in this Act from being expended for abortions, except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest.
26. Language under Sec. 116 prohibits Federal funds made available in this Act from being used to implement or enforce any system of registration of unmarried, cohabitating couples whether they are homosexual, lesbian, heterosexual, including but not limited to registration for the purpose of extending employment, health, or governmental benefits to such couples on the same basis such benefits are extended to legally married couples.
27. Language under Sec. 117 allows the Mayor to accept, obligate, and expend Federal, private, and other grants received by the District government that are not reflected in the amounts appropriated in this Act.
28. Language under Sec. 118 restricts the use of official vehicles to official duties and not between a residence and workplace, except in the case of a police officer who resides in the District of Columbia at the discretion of the Chief, an officer or employee of the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department who resides in the District of Columbia and is on call 24 hours a day, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia.
29. Language under Sec. 119 Places restrictions on the procurement of goods and services.
30. Language under Sec. 120 prohibits the use of funds for the audit of the District government's annual financial statements unless the DC Inspector General either conducts, or contracts for, the audit.
31. Language under Sec. 121 prohibits the use of appropriated funds by the Corporation Counsel or any other officer or entity of the District government to provide assistance for any petition drive or civil action which seeks to require Congress to provide for voting representation in Congress for the District of Columbia.
32. Language under Sec. 122 prohibits the use of any funds in this Act to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug.
33. Language under Sec. 123 requires the Chief Financial Officers of the District of Columbia to certify that they understand the duties and restrictions applicable to their agency as a result of this Act.
34. Language under Sec. 124 prohibits use of any funds to enact or carry out any law, rule, regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associated with the possession, use, or distribution of any schedule I substance under 21 U.S.C. 802 or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative.
35. Language under Sec. 127 requires the CFO to submit a revised appropriated funds operating budget in the format of the budget that the District government submitted pursuant to section 442 of the DC Home Rule Act for all agencies no later than 30 calendar days after the date of enactment of this Act.
36. Language under Sec. 128 prohibits funds to be used to issue, administer, or enforce any order by the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights relating to docket number 93-030-(PA) and 93-031-(PA).
37. Language under Sec. 129 prohibits the transfer of Federal funds to any department, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. government, except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority provided in, this or any other appropriation Act.
38. Language under Sec. 130 allows District government departments, agencies, or instrumentalities to pay the settlement or judgment of a claim or lawsuit in an amount less than $10,000.
39. Language under Sec. 131 requires the District of Columbia Courts to transfer all fines levied and collected by the Courts in cases charging Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Impaired to the general treasury of the District of Columbia to remain available until expended and used by the Office of the Corporation Counsel for enforcement and prosecution of District traffic alcohol laws.
40. Language under Sec. 132 allows for the transfer of local funds to the Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining to pay for representation by the Office in third-party cases.
41. Language under Sec. 133 prohibits the use of any funds in the Act to: (1) pay the fees of an attorney who represents a party in an action or any attorney who defends any action, including an administrative proceeding, brought against D.C. Public Schools under the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) in excess of $4,000 for that action; (2) pay the fees of an attorney or firm whom the CFO determines to have a pecuniary interest, either through an attorney, officer or employee of the firm, in any special education diagnostic services, schools, or other special education service providers; and (3) require all savings to be used to expand special education services within the District.
42. Language under Sec. 134 requires attorneys in special education cases brought under IDEA to comply with several reporting requirements and allow the Inspector General to conduct investigations to determine the accuracy of the certifications.
APPROPRIATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following table lists the appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not authorized by law:
[In thousands of dollars]
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Agency/program Last year of authorization Authorization level Appropriations in last year of authorization Appropriations in this bill
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Federal payment for emergency planning and security costs $15,000,000
Federal payment to the District of Columbia for water and sewer authority 35,000,000
Federal payment for the Anacostia waterfront initiative 4,300,000
Federal payment for capital development in the District of Columbia 8,000,000
Federal payment for public schools facilities 4,500,000
Federal payment for the family literacy program 2,000,000
Federal Payment for a District of Columbia scholarship program 10,000,000
Federal payment of the Chief Financial Officer 10,000,000
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STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the following is a statement of general performance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes funding:
The Committee on Appropriations considers program performance, including a program's success in developing and attaining outcome-related goals and objectives, in developing funding recommendations.
PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY
During fiscal year 2004, for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (99 Stat. 1037; Public Law 99-177), the term `program, project, and activity' shall be synonymous with and refer specifically to each account appropriating Federal funds in this Act, and any sequestration order shall be applied to each of the accounts rather than to the aggregate total of those accounts. In addition sequestration orders shall not be applied to any account that is specifically exempted from sequestration by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the results of each rollcall vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those voting for and those voting against, are printed below:
ROLLCALL NO. 1
Date: July 15, 2003.
Measure: District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.
Motion by: Mr. Fattah.
Description of motion: To strike a $10,000,000 Federal payment for a District of Columbia scholarship program and insert an $8,000,000 Federal payment for public transformation schools and $2,000,000 to the Direct Loan Fund for Charter School Improvement.
Results: Rejected 24 yeas to 32 nays.
| Members Voting Yea | Members Voting Nay |
| Mr. Berry | Mr. Aderholt |
| Mr. Bishop | Mr. Bonilla |
| Mr. Boyd | Mr. Crenshaw |
| Mr. Cramer | Mr. Culberson |
| Ms. DeLauro | Mr. Cunningham |
| Mr. Dicks | Mr. Doolittle |
| Mr. Edwards | Mrs. Emerson |
| Mr. Farr | Mr. Frelinghuysen |
| Mr. Fattah | Ms. Granger |
| Mr. Hinchey | Mr. Hobson |
| Mr. Hoyer | Mr. Istook |
| Ms. Kaptur | Mr. Kingston |
| Mr. Kennedy | Mr. Kirk |
| Ms. Kilpatrick | Mr. Knollenberg |
| Mrs. Lowey | Mr. Kolbe |
| Mr. Obey | Mr. Latham |
| Mr. Olver | Mr. Lewis |
| Mr. Pastor | Mr. Nethercutt |
| Mr. Price | Mrs. Northup |
| Mr. Rothman | Mr. Peterson |
| Ms. Roybal-Allard | Mr. Regula |
| Mr. Sabo | Mr. Rogers |
| Mr. Serrano | Mr. Sherwood |
| Mr. Simpson | Mr. Sweeney Mr. Tiahrt Mr. Vitter Mr. Walsh Mr. Wamp Dr. Weldon Mr. Wicker Mr. Wolf Mr. Young |
ROLLCALL NO. 2
Date: July 15, 2003.
Measure: District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.
Motion by: Mr. Doolittle.
Description of motion: To prohibit the use of funds in the Act to support the District of Columbia's lawsuit against firearms manufacturers in the case before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Results: Adopted 37 yeas to 21 nays.
| Members Voting Yea | Members Voting Nay |
| Mr. Aderholt | Mr. Clyburn |
| Mr. Berry | Mr. Dicks |
| Mr. Bishop | Mr. Farr |
| Mr. Bonilla | Mr. Fattah |
| Mr. Boyd | Mr. Frelinghuysen |
| Mr. Cramer | Mr. Hobson |
| Mr. Crenshaw | Ms. Kaptur |
| Mr. Culberson | Mr. Kennedy |
| Mr. Cunningham | Ms. Kilpatrick |
| Mr. Doolittle | Mr. Kirk |
| Mr. Edwards | Mr. Moran |
| Mrs. Emerson | Mr. Obey |
| Mr. Goode | Mr. Olver |
| Ms. Granger | Mr. Pastor |
| Mr. Hinchey | Mr. Price |
| Mr. Istook | Mr. Rothman |
| Mr. Kingston | Ms. Roybal-Allard |
| Mr. Knollenberg | Mr. Sabo |
| Mr. Kolbe | Mr. Serrano |
| Mr. LaHood | Mr. Visclosky |
| Mr. Latham | Mr. Young |
| Mr. Lewis Mr. Mollohan Mr. Nethercutt Mr. Peterson Mr. Regula Mr. Rogers Mr. Sherwood Mr. Simpson Mr. Taylor Mr. Tiahrt Mr. Vitter Mr. Walsh Mr. Wamp Dr. Weldon Mr. Wicker Mr. Wolf |
ROLLCALL NO. 3
Date: July 15, 2003.
Measure: District of Columbia Appropriations Bill, FY 2004.
Motion by: Mr. Farr.
Description of motion: To allow the use of local funds to legalize or reduce penalties associated with the possession, use, or distribution of any schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative and to strike language prohibiting the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1998 from taking effect.
Results: Rejected 16 yeas to 36 nays.
| Members Voting Yea | Members Voting Nay |
| Mr. Bishop | Mr. Aderholt |
| Mr. Dicks | Mr. Berry |
| Mr. Farr | Mr. Boyd |
| Mr. Fattah | Mr. Crenshaw |
| Mr. Hinchey | Mr. Culberson |
| Ms. Kaptur | Mr. Cunningham |
| Mr. Kennedy | Mr. Doolittle |
| Ms. Kilpatrick | Mr. Edwards |
| Mr. Moran | Mrs. Emerson |
| Mr. Obey | Mr. Frelinghuysen |
| Mr. Olver | Mr. Goode |
| Mr. Pastor | Ms. Granger |
| Mr. Price | Mr. Hobson |
| Ms. Roybal-Allard | Mr. Istook |
| Mr. Sabo | Mr. Kingston |
| Mr. Serrano | Mr. Knollenberg Mr. LaHood Mr. Latham Mr. Lewis Mr. Mollohan Mr. Nethercutt Mr. Regula Mr. Rogers Mr. Rothman Mr. Sherwood Mr. Simpson Mr. Sweeney Mr. Taylor Mr. Tiahrt Mr. Vitter Mr. Walsh Mr. Wamp Dr. Weldon Mr. Wicker Mr. Wolf Mr. Young |
ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF THE HONORABLE CHAKA FATTAH
I commend the Chairman for working with me to address the financial needs of the District to the best of our ability, given the limited funding allocation provided to the subcommittee. However, I continue to have two fundamental concerns with the bill.
HOME RULE
This bill continues the disturbing trend of undermining District self governance and, therefore, District residents. Instead of deferring to the District's elected leaders, the Appropriations Committee has once again decided to meddle in local affairs. During Full Committee consideration of the bill, an amendment was adopted that would effectively prohibit the District from pursing legal recourse in a particular care. Without speaking to the merits of the litigation, I strongly believe that the District should be allowed to pursue whatever policies it deems appropriate in the same manner that other local jurisdictions would.
The citizens of the District have elected their own officials. These officials are capable of pursuing policies consistent with the views of their citizens without Federal intervention. If these local officials fail to do so, they will not be reelected. This process is a fundamental component of democracy. When the Congress of the United States undermines this process--as it has done in adopting this most recent provision, as well as others, such as a prohibition on a needle exchange program--it is denying American citizens access to democracy. I urge my colleagues to reject this undemocratic and disrespectful approach to the District.
VOUCHERS
This bill also contains $10 million of public funds for a voucher program that would subsidize the private education of a limited number of District residents. Rather than improving public school education, thereby ensuring a sound basic education for every child, this bill pursues a policy that would allow a small percentage of students to attend private schools. It is unthinkable for us to speak about private school vouchers when 90 percent of American students are enrolled in public schools. Furthermore, these private schools would most likely not be held to the same standards of accountability as public schools since private schools are not required to adopt the reforms put in place by the No Child Left Behind Act, such as the hiring of highly qualified teachers.
Vouchers have little support among the American people in general, nor District residents in particular. Since 1972, vouchers have been soundly defeated every time they have come before the voters, and over the past decade, legislatures in 37 states have rejected vouchers. Serious questions have been raised about the appropriateness of public funding for private schooling and the effectiveness of voucher programs in Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Florida. These types of concerns led the Appropriations Committee to reject the President's proposal for a national vouchers program. It is unfair to use the District as a laboratory for unproven models and approaches to educating the District's children that were deemed unacceptable for children elsewhere.
A study of District residents found that 76 percent of voters oppose providing taxpayer-funded vouchers to parents to pay for their children to attend private or religious schools if it meant less money for public school students. By taking funds that could be invested in the public school system and redirecting funds to private schools, we are doing exactly that. The District Board of Education also opposes vouchers and has noted `it would be hypocritical for Congress to impose vouchers on the District, as it rejected a proposal to impose vouchers on other jurisdictions and on the country as a whole during the recent debate on the President's education bill.'
In a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, the National Education Association said that private school vouchers `are not a solution to the problems of urban education, but rather an impediment to the development and the funding of effective solutions to the public schooling problem.' I concur with this belief. That is why I proposed two amendments to the bill during Full Committee consideration. My first amendment proposed that instead of promoting an inequitable educational system, $10 million should be provided to high-performing public schools and charter schools. My second amendment would have withheld funding for vouchers until such time that at least 90 percent of District public school students were being taught by highly qualified teachers and had access to adequate educational materials comparable to the highest-achieving schools in the DC Metropolitan region. Unfortunately, both efforts were unsuccessful.
CONCLUSION
I would like to reiterate my strong support for the Chairman. I believe he has been fair and inclusive in crafting this bill. However, I cannot support an education initiative that diverts scarce dollars away from the public education system to support an untested and unaccountable private school subsidy that will aid relatively few children. I intend to push for additional public school funds as this bill moves forward. I also remain committed to home rule and minimizing any inappropriate intrusions into the local governance of the District of Columbia.
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