Who Will Benefit?
Whether you are new to municipal budgeting or need a refresher, come join us for a discussion that will focus on the fundamentals of a developing a municipal budget. Topics will cover the specifics of developing a governmental budget including personnel, capital budgeting, forecasting techniques, revenue and expenditure analysis and communicating the budget message. No Prerequisites are required.
Registration Information
Registration is limited to 80 registrants; there will be no waiting list.
| By May 19 | After May 19 |
| Members- $500.00 | Members- $650.00 |
| Non-members- $650.00 | Non-members- $650.00 |
Cancellation Information
Cancellation & Substitute Policy: If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by May 19. No refunds will be honored after May 19. Contact [email protected] for assistance.
Meeting and Speaker Information
This 2- day workshop will be held at the Texas Municipal League, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754.
Come join us for a discussion that will focus on the fundamentals of a developing a municipal budget. Topics will cover the specifics of developing a governmental budget including:
- Personnel
- Capital Planning
- Forecasting Techniques
- Revenue & Expenditure Analysis
- Truth In Taxation
- Tax Rate Planning
- GFOA Distinguished Budget Award Document Preparation
June 9 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Breakfast)
June 10 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Breakfast)
Speakers:
Meg Jakubik, Director of Budget Services, Town of Flower Mound
Meg Jakubik, CGFO, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Texas Tech University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas. She has over 15 years of experience working in government, having served in various departments through her career, including the Police Department, City’s Secretary’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and Finance. As the Director of Budget Services, she is responsible for coordinating the budget process and supervising Grants, Facilities, and Fleet operations for the Town of Flower Mound.
Meg has been a member of GFOAT since 2012 and earned her Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation in 2014. She is the GFOA Representative for GFOAT, member of the Program Committee and instructor for the GFOAT Budget Academy. She begins her term as Secretary for the GFOAT Board in July 2025. She previously served as the chair of the Communications Committee for GFOAT.
Lupe Orozco, Budget Analyst, City of Keller
Cayce Lay Lamas, Director of Finance, City of Westlake
Cayce Lay Lamas is the Director of Finance for the Town of Westlake. She is responsible for a wonderful team providing finance, accounting, budget, and utility billing services. Cayce has 15 years of local government experience in the DFW area, having previously worked for the cities of Fort Worth and Coppell. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her master’s in accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington. Cayce is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Texas. She is the current chair of the Communications Committee and a member of the Program Committee for the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT). Outside of work, Cayce and her husband, Chris, enjoy bringing their two rescue pit bulls, Pippa and Dottie, anywhere dogs are allowed, attending World Champion Texas Rangers games, and listening to live music.
Meeting and Hotel Information
The meeting will be held at the Texas Municipal League, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754.
Hotels Near Texas Municipal League
The hotels listed are located within a few miles of the Texas Municipal Center, located at 1821 Rutherford Lane in Austin. Because we cannot guarantee the quality of these facilities, please check TripAdvisor, Yelp, or similar sites for recent hotel reviews before booking.
Rates are based on availability and not guaranteed for last rooms available. Some black-out dates do apply. Please contact your preferred hotel for room rates and availability.
Candlewood Suites Austin North 290 & I-35
Residence Inn – Austin/University Area
Sleep Inn & Suites Austin Northeast
TownePlace Suites by Marriott North/Tech Ridge
Continuing Education Credit
Individuals may submit program information to their certifying agency to determine if CEU’s or other credits may be applied. GFOAT does not pre-certify sessions for credit. You may earn up to 16 hours of CPE and No Prerequisites are required.
Meeting Accommodations
Meeting accommodations requests such as dietary restrictions must be submitted to Lavern Gaines at [email protected] by June 1 be considered.
Attire
The conference attire is casual so please dress for comfort. Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions in the event the meeting rooms are cold.