At first I was on board. Then I re-read your piece Duty. May I offer 2 slight edits?
1. "Unless they demonstrate significant SAVINGS in controllable costs.
2. Happy to pay bonuses if fraud and looting was limited to the previous year!? Can't believe you typed that. There is NO WAY I personally would accept those terms.
Lastly, how about getting certain townships to pay for their electricity?? That should boost the coffers somewhat. No?