This book provides descriptions, instructions, and exercises to help readers master government budgeting as it is actually practiced. University courses and training programs serving present and future state and local officials and staff will learn how to do public budgeting in this relevant, practical, and useful workbook. Each chapter presents techniques followed by step-by-step instructions complete with examples to help students learn the material. Self-test exercises conclude each chapter.

Susan Riley, MPA, is Budget Supervisor for Volusia County, Florida, and an adjunct faculty member of both Daytona Beach Community College and University of Central Florida.