Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew discusses General Assistance spending at her office in Augusta.

City of Augusta Assistant City Manager Ralph St. Pierre explains the state formula for General Assistance during a meeting in Augusta.

City of Augusta Community Services Director Leif Dahlin confers with a colleague last week while discussing General Assistance in the city during a meeting in Augusta.

Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew discusses General Assistance spending at her office in Augusta.