| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 721,162 | 787,287 | 869,869 | 903,579 | 924,505 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 10,577 | 10,915 | 11,430 | 12,608 | 12,560 | 
| Operating Expenses | 10,911 | 10,769 | 14,803 | 15,722 | 14,203 | 
| Public Assistance | 83,417 | 98,784 | 83,870 | 102,828 | 93,739 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 535 | 723 | 703 | 5,129 | 1,024 | 
| TOTAL | 826,603 | 908,478 | 980,676 | 1,039,867 | 1,046,031 | 
