This line graph shows the planned spending and actual spending for the Treasury and Financial Affairs program activity for the 2007–08, 2008–09, and 2009–10 reporting periods. While actual spending and planned spending were aligned in 2007–08, actual spending was significantly higher than planned in both 2008–09 and 2009–10.

The year-over-year spending trend is as follows. Compared to 2007–08, actual spending increased sharply in 2008–09. Actual spending in 2009–10 decreased compared to 2008–09. This decrease in spending for the current reporting period and the significant increase experienced in 2008–09 are explained in the text that follows the graphic.