What steps would you take to investigate why this happened and how to correct the issue?

1) After your monthly review of your unit’s operational budget, you find you are over your budget for medical supplies. What steps would you take to investigate why this happened and how to correct the issue?

2) Your staff have come to you with several requests for new equipment for the nursing unit. How would you go about determining what is the most important request? What next steps would you take in regards to the operational budget and these requests?