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To be clear, I have no fondness for Dave Cameron's arrogance. I don't respect it in far more accomplished individuals than Dave, so why would I tolerate it from him? But the notion that a VP wouldn't through a few $100K to consultants as misdirection to keep the dogs at bay strikes me as dubious. That he has, I couldn't say, but whether a VP could do such a thing seems obvious to me. Power and politics are deeply entwined.
I'm sure you are aware of this, but in my world of academics and government, consultants are often hired to placate a dissatisfied player in bureaucratic politics, not solve problems. Given how poorly run the M's are, why would you be surprised by these issues?