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 December 1 | After December 1 |
| 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 December 1, 2024. No refunds will be honored after December 1, 2024.
Meeting and Speaker Information
This 2-day workshop will be held at the Cotton Court Hotel, located at 1610 Broadway, Lubbock Texas. Complimentary Parking is available. Breakfast and Lunch provided on Thursday and Friday.
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
Thursday, December 12 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Breakfast)
Friday, December 13 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Breakfast)
Speakers:
Meg Jakubik, Director of Budget Services, Town of Flower Mound
Martie Simpson, Executive Director, Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
Aaron Rector, Director of Administrative Services, City of Keller
John Zagurski, Finance Director, Town of Northlake
Cayce Lay Lamas, Director of Finance, City of Westlake
Meeting and Hotel Information
Meeting and Hotel Information
The meeting will be held at the Cotton Court Hotel located at 1610 Broadway, Lubbock Texas 79401. The hotel has extended a $139 per night group rate based on single/double occupancy for dates of December 11-12.
Please book your room. Do not delay as the block can sell out prior to the November 15 deadline and rooms are limited.
Telephone reservations are available by calling 210-220-3054 and ask for the “GFOAT Budget Academy“ block or use this Group Code: GBA442
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 Crane Petty by December 1 to 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.