Standard & Poor's releases report that states the District's financial position is expected to weaken, based on a trend of using reserves to offset revenue shortfalls. The report also indicates that S&P estimates the District's fund balance for fiscal 2010 will be between $780 million and $800 million -- down from $920 million at the close of fiscal year 2009.

• Letter from the CFO to the Council Chairman and Mayor
• Standard & Poor's