| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 4,492 | 5,931 | 6,085 | 7,089 | 6,768 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 3,793 | 4,804 | 4,467 | 5,241 | 5,237 | 
| Operating Expenses | 4,842 | 5,362 | 6,477 | 7,926 | 8,324 | 
| Public Assistance | 80,480 | 92,687 | 83,650 | 102,602 | 93,552 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 0 | 88 | 68 | 4,493 | 918 | 
| TOTAL | 93,607 | 108,871 | 100,746 | 127,350 | 114,799 | 
