[Dianna]

And the funding wouldn't be an issue if this was a Christmas party would it?

Of course not. If people thought that public funds were being used to buy this guy a house, wouldn't it be an issue too?

[DannyTN]

"Of course not. If people thought that public funds were being used to buy this guy a house, wouldn't it be an issue too?"

A house, not approved by the compensation committee would be misuse of funds. But the only difference between a Christmas party and a Chippendale party is the type of party.