05210000 - Elections Division Administration

Account Description FY2009
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FY2009  
Total  
Spending
  
0521-0000 Elections Division Administration
For the operation of the elections division, including preparation, printing and distribution of ballots and for other miscellaneous expenses for primary and other elections; provided, that the secretary of state may award grants for voter registration and education in the cities of Boston, Springfield, Lawrence and Worcester; provided further, that the registration and education activities may be conducted by community-based voter registration and education organizations; provided further, that the secretary shall submit a report to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than February 2, 2009, detailing the amount appropriated for the purposes of providing reimbursements for the costs of extended polling hours from this item to each city or town; and provided further, that the secretary shall investigate issues relative to preservation and storage of vital municipal records in cities and towns in the commonwealth and shall report to the general court by June 30, 2009
8,300,543 7,600,543  

 
 
HISTORICAL SPENDING CATEGORIES ($000)
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SPENDING CATEGORY
FY2005
Expended

FY2006
Expended

FY2007
Expended

FY2008
Expended

FY2009
GAA
FY2009
Budget
Reductions
Wages & Salaries 1,498 1,203 1,259 1,272 1,386 0
Employee Benefits 145 50 53 39 67 0
Operating Expenses 2,206 2,405 2,676 2,437 5,196 -700
Grants & Subsidies 1,352 62 1,506 1,062 1,651 0
TOTAL 5,201 3,720 5,495 4,810 8,301 -700

 

FY2009 Spending Category Chart

Pie Chart: Wages & Salaries=17%, Employee Benefits=1%, Operating Expenses=62%, Grants & Subsidies=20%