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Palo AltoNon-PersonnelTrends
Palo Alto's Non-Personnel Costs: A 10-Year Overview
Between FY2016 and FY2025, Palo Alto's non-personnel expenditures — contracts, services, and supplies — grew by 17.7%, from $502.7M to $591.7M. That's a much slower rate than the 59.1% growth in payroll over the same period, but the absolute dollar amounts involved are substantial.
2026-06-27 · Social Liberty Foundation
Palo AltoCAGRTrendsDepartments
Which Palo Alto Departments Grew Fastest Since 2016?
Looking at compound annual growth rates for non-personnel spending across Palo Alto's 17 departments, the picture is uneven. Some departments have nearly doubled their contracted spend; others have shrunk.
2026-06-27 · Social Liberty Foundation