| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 293,238 | 292,006 | 295,580 | 295,914 | 301,479 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 21,503 | 22,089 | 20,594 | 20,538 | 20,533 | 
| Operating Expenses | 58,452 | 62,204 | 80,076 | 78,029 | 80,717 | 
| Public Assistance | 59,322 | 60,053 | 63,823 | 69,789 | 80,931 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 1,497 | 1,784 | 1,811 | 3,325 | 200 | 
| TOTAL | 434,012 | 438,136 | 461,884 | 467,594 | 483,860 | 
