| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 127,909 | 130,583 | 134,302 | 137,987 | 149,081 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 3,099 | 3,585 | 3,165 | 3,218 | 3,239 | 
| Operating Expenses | 39,884 | 40,579 | 49,969 | 48,493 | 44,992 | 
| Public Assistance | 29,642 | 22,786 | 30,199 | 31,902 | 18,200 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 23,575 | 106,840 | 30,965 | 53,890 | 52,065 | 
| TOTAL | 224,108 | 304,374 | 248,600 | 275,491 | 267,578 | 
