One should not see only at the CMD or CEO. In case of administration of public, only secretary or minister or higher level alone cannot bring changes. Generally, those in top echelons, may provide direction, some times, from their own ideas or in consultation with others. But implementation and achieving the goals depends on collective effort from top to bottom.
Thus, it is wrong to hold one person responsible for failure or success. If resources are not provided even after request, and available, then, top level can be at fault. But, with everything available at our disposal, still, if there is no output, then, others are more responsible for not utilising the resources.