The Office's yearly actual spending has increased over the past four fiscal years as positions were staffed and infrastructure was put in place. Spending authorities were initially allocated on the basis of the Office being at full strength from the outset, whereas the organization has developed at a more gradual pace. In 2012-13, the planned spending reflects a return to the base budget augmented by the forecast of amounts to be paid out of central votes, such as the 5% operating budget carry forward. In 2013-14 and 2014-15 the planned spending reflects the base budget initially established for the Office and is indicative of the steady state cost structure, after implementing cost containment measures to address budget pressures.