Lowering the amount is as simple as not fully funding the proposal, that’s how the system works

Thats how it works in theory, yes. In practice... you know youre most likely set once it starts.

you don’t know who was involved in what or who is responsible for what.

I dont? How do you know i dont? Do others know? How are you then asking for funding if people dont know what someone did or did not do?

Im glad its understandable. Im hoping its understandable for others as well.