Download or read book A Public Finance Primer for Public Works written by Lynda M. Dennis and published by APWA Press. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you and your finance officer speak the same language? Finance and public works professionals must work together for the efficient provision of public goods and services—but they’re not always on the same page. Authored by a CPA with firsthand local government work experience, A Public Finance Primer for Public Works Professionals covers the basics of public finance administration (and its daily challenges) at the local government level. After reading this primer, you'll have a better grasp of the terminology and concepts you need to know to effectively work with the finance professionals in your local government.