Is it permissible to purchase new medical devices using the surplus from the equipment maintenance budget and supply them as spare parts, with the director's approval, given the hospital's need?

It is necessary to seek permission from the competent ministry before directing the surplus from the maintenance budget to purchase new equipment for the hospital, even if it is for the public good. If the ministry grants permission, there is no harm; otherwise, the situation remains as is. Customary or implicit permission is considered equivalent to explicit permission if the authorized officials are aware of it.