GFOAT Corpus Christi Fall 2026

October 14-16 | Omni Corpus Christi
Speakers and sessions are subject to change. All events are at the Omni Corpus Christi unless otherwise noted. Handouts will not be provided on site.

Small City Budgeting

Presented by:
Cayce Lay Lamas (Director of Finance, Town of Westlake)
Beau Boyer (Budget & Purchasing Manager, City of Canyon)

This session will explore the unique challenges of budgeting in small cities, including limited resources, competing priorities, and long-term planning needs. Attendees will learn practical approaches to developing realistic budget timelines, financial forecasting, prioritizing needs, and effectively communicating budget information to elected officials and the community.