It's incredibly easy to make an adapter. You really only need the female DVI and ADC ports (you could probably sacrifice a few cables if you can't get the connectors, too), a breadboard and some wire. https://lookanotherblog.com/diy-adc-adapter/

I've got like 5 of the original Apple ones in storage... I'm guessing they're actually worth something?

the real question is what do the higher ups want, and why can’t they achieve it?

They want money, and they've tried nothing and are all out of ideas.