On your concept of cutting back the seekers budget, I would suggest letting the stand, but with severe funding cuts. Just enough so that people know they exist and give the appearance of actually doing something, not being it totally demolished. The Seekers provide hope to the People of Sanctuary, it is one of the few beacons in the night of Shar's domain. I am not defending the Seekers, just suggesting some Propaganda.
-Initialed- T.W