D.C. Code § 41-158.03: Expenses and service charges of Administrator.

(a)

Before making a deposit of funds received under this chapter to the General Fund of the District, the Administrator may deduct:

(1)

Expenses of disposition of property delivered to the Administrator under this chapter;

(2)

Costs of mailing and publication in connection with property delivered to the Administrator under this chapter;

(3)

Reasonable service charges; and

(4)

Expenses incurred in examining records of or collecting property from a putative holder or holder.