Employee double-checks a grant detail to prove his right, accidentally uncovers widespread legal noncompliance that everyone in the organization ignored for years: ‘This entire situation happened because I wasn’t about to let someone tell me I’m wrong’ – FAIL Blog

In a later check, the employee learns that the company is officially classified in a government system with duties it does not fulfill. When they reach out for clarification, someone from the national office admits they only follow those rules if they fit the company model. Polite words, unpleasant truth.