| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 537,426 | 546,680 | 561,937 | 626,204 | 613,635 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 28,542 | 29,239 | 27,752 | 28,828 | 28,477 | 
| Operating Expenses | 100,925 | 111,250 | 145,322 | 143,460 | 147,087 | 
| Public Assistance | 60,645 | 63,617 | 67,807 | 75,937 | 87,113 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 235,938 | 250,892 | 266,002 | 248,243 | 271,240 | 
| TOTAL | 963,476 | 1,001,678 | 1,068,821 | 1,122,672 | 1,147,552 | 
