To put it in Roddenberrian terms (where the Federation Finance Department was never discussed), it's as though the heroic Captain of the Enterprise is ordering

To put it in Roddenberrian terms (where the Federation Finance Department was never discussed), it's as though the heroic Captain of the Enterprise is ordering the Chief Engineer to replace the propulsion system because its emissions are fouling the Life Support System with toxins. "Mister, we need to protect of the lives of the crew and sustain the mission!" "Ah, nyet Captain, I am safe down here so far, maybe we replace you instead."