| SPENDING CATEGORY | 
FY04 Spending  | 
FY05 Spending  | 
FY06 Spending  | 
FY07 Spending  | 
FY08 GAA  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wages & Salaries | 33,601 | 36,329 | 40,551 | 44,842 | 50,409 | 
| Pensions & Benefits | 1,365 | 1,276 | 1,500 | 1,759 | 1,843 | 
| Operating Expenses | 7,329 | 8,011 | 7,802 | 23,026 | 10,837 | 
| Public Assistance | 26,943 | 38,059 | 56,374 | 38,886 | 41,941 | 
| Aid to Cities & Towns | 45,809 | 71,834 | 74,346 | 225,423 | 118,804 | 
| TOTAL | 115,047 | 155,508 | 180,574 | 333,936 | 223,835 | 
