For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PUBLIC FUNDS. All money, including non-tax money, used in the operation and functions of governing bodies. If a municipality has a lottery established under the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, only those net proceeds which are actually received by the municipality from a licensed lottery operator shall be considered PUBLIC FUNDS, and PUBLIC FUNDS shall not include amounts awarded as prizes.
(Neb. RS 13-503(7))