> if you imagine a scenario like a university I find it more likely the Provost's office can figure out how much to give to which Dean than they to be able to f

> if you imagine a scenario like a university I find it more likely the Provost's office can figure out how much to give to which Dean than they to be able to figure out how much to give to which lab. If left to the provost or dean, the money will inevitably be distributed equally between all faculty. Once the money enters the university, there is no longer a separation between funding agency and recipients. And since 'equally' is the least complex/controversial way to distribute the funds, that's where it will eventually settle. (Hm, perhaps I am a misanthrope).