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2026 GFOAT Spring Conference

April 19-21, 2026 | Grand Hyatt, San Antonio

Attendee Registration

Sponsor Registration

Speakers and sessions are subject to change. All events are at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.
Handouts will not be provided on site.

Agenda

Sunday, April 19

10:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m.	Sponsor Registration
12:00-6:00 p.m.	Registration
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Committee Meetings
3:00-5:00 p.m.	Pre-conference Session Texas Property Tax Discussion: A Lone Star Tax-Talk Fiesta!
6:00-9:00 p.m.	🎉 Fiesta Social Night! 🌮🎶🍹with Bri Bagwell and a very special Surprise Guest!

Monday, April 20

7:00-10:00 a.m.	Registration
7:30-8:30 a.m.	Networking Breakfast
8:30-9:20 a.m. Concurrent Sessions	Session 1: 🪅 Conference Success & Member Perks: ¡Your All‑Access Fiesta Guide! Session 2: The Cost of Rising Health Care: A Salud Spending Spectacular! Session 3: Budgeting with Rhythm Session 4: Get “R” Done! Have Late Financial Statements Turned You into a Piñata?
9:20-9:50 a.m.	Coffee Break & Sponsor Networking
9:50-11:00 a.m.	General Session – ¡Bienvenidos a Fiesta! GFOAT Welcome – Blu Kostelich (GFOAT President & ACM/CFO, Waco) San Antonio Welcome – Erik Walsh (City Manager, San Antonio) Greetings & Housekeeping – Martie Simpson (Executive Director, GFOAT) TML Update & Legislative Update – Monty Wynn (Executive Director, TML)
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions	Session 1: Data Behind the Dollars: Understanding Your Sales Tax Session 2: 🔥 Fiscal Road Map: ¡A Sizzling Strategy Journey from Pesos to Progress! Session 3: Parading Through Change: How GASB 103 Reshapes Our ACFR Presentation Session 4: Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Business Continuity: You Are Not As Secure As You Think!
12:00-1:00 p.m.	Delegate Luncheon Business Meeting
1:10-2:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions	Session 1: How to Communicate Your City Budget Like a Fiesta Session 2: Sipping Smoothly Into Compliance: ARPA/ERA Desk Reviews & No-Tax on Overtime Rules Session 3: A Fiesta with a Finish Line: SB 1851 and the Road to Audit Readiness Session 4: 🎊 Court Basics, Served with a Side of Salsa 🎊
2:10-3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions	Session 1: Who Wants to Make Every Dollar Count? Session 2 The GFOA Triple Crown: A Celebración of Trust for Your Community & Stakeholders Session 3: Economic & Real Estate Forecast Session 4: Still Wearing the Same Guayabera? Modernizing Internal Controls thru Automation
3:00-3:30 p.m.	Refreshment Break & Sponsor Networking
3:30-5:00 p.m.	El Presidente’s Message on the Value of Mentorship: Passing the Cascaron – A Guiding-Stars Celebración! – Blu Kostelich
6:30-9:30 p.m.	Cavalier River Parade (on your own)

Tuesday, April 21

7:30-8:30 a.m.	🎊🌅 Fiesta Committee Breakfast! 🌅🎊 🌮 Open to ALL attendees — ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 🌮 Grab your brightest guayabera, your favorite flower crown, and come kick off the morning Fiesta‑style! Join us for a colorful, lively breakfast with the Board and Committee Chairs — the perfect way to discover how you can jump into the fun, get involved, and become part of the team that keeps the celebration going. 🎉
8:30-10:00 a.m.	Keynote \| Life of the Party: Why the Most Powerful Leadership Move Is Choosing Yourself – Dr. Suzanne Castle
10:00-10:30 a.m.	Coffee Break & Sponsor Networking
10:30-11:20 a.m. Concurrent Sessions	Session 1: Pennies and Other Spicy Topics Session 2: Best Practices in Budget Preparation & Administration Session 3: 🎉 The Ethics Files: Investigating the Headlines Session 4: PIDS
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	¡Adiós, amigos!
1:00-5:00 p.m.	Bruce Testa Semi Annual Golf Outing