The executive branch can only pay out what was granted to it by the legislative branch.  I don't understand this attempt to put the blame on the Governor.  I disagree with the way he has spent the money granted by the Legislature, but the Legislature has the power of the purse.  They chose to give that money.  What a stupid policy to give someone $100 to spend and then complain because they spent $100.  If you believe they should only spend $80, give $80.  This Legislature is spineless and considering this letter is from the Alaska Republican Party, perhaps the source of that lack of backbone is the Republican party.  I see it is far easier to blame the person down the line instead of taking accountability for the Legislature's own decisions.