D.C. Code § 41-158.03
§ 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.