The problem is rarely lack of funding but rather a complete lack of work ethic.

I’ve known people that have worked at the DMV on a temporary basis and they would get in trouble every time they got work done because they made regular people look bad.

The idea is is that if you can not fire a person, department, agency or whatever but you’re forced to use them than the end result will often be bad.

Basically the exact same reasons that most people hate HOAs.

I’ve worked in government for over 20 years and have never encountered anyone getting mad because someone worked too hard. I’ve heard people say what you are saying but have never had it backed up with stronger evidence than you have provided. It’s simply not believable and comes across as an urban legend to me.