Kamas's 2025 audit lists $315,053 in Fiesta Days expenses and $298,216 in event revenue

Kamas spent $315,053 on Fiesta Days in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, according to the city's audited statement of activities. The event brought in $298,216 in charges for services, leaving a net expense of $16,837. ^[1]

The prior year's Fiesta Days expenses were $216,616, in the restated comparison column of management's discussion. ^[2]

Budget and results

On the general fund's budget-to-actual schedule, fiscal 2025 Fiesta Days revenue was $298,216 against a budget of $343,965, and spending was $315,053 against a budget of $343,030. ^[6]

The general fund balance sheet also reports $106,208 as unavailable revenue for Fiesta Days at June 30, 2025, a deferred inflow of resources. ^[7]

The Sept. 22 work session

At a Sept. 22, 2026 work session, Councilor Leslie Staples said she had received a detailed ledger from City Recorder Kim Peacock that answered most of her questions, according to the minutes. The minutes state that the payroll expense was not captured in the spreadsheet. ^[3]

Mayor Matt McCormick presented a spreadsheet for the Fiesta Days payroll expense for overtime. The minutes say he feels there still may be a few more expenses and the total may change, and that the matter will be discussed at the next work session. ^[3]

The minutes record that Staples felt the celebration made a little money, and that Councilor Larry Gines and the mayor said the grant was key to the celebration. They do not state a dollar total. ^[3]

The budget going forward

The budget report Kamas filed with the State Auditor lists $291,453 in Fiesta Days revenue and $286,731 in expenses for 2025-26. For 2026-27 it lists $294,818 in revenue and $245,470 in expenses. ^[4][5]

The Fiesta Days expense lines in that report cover events such as the demolition derby, rodeo and bull wars, along with fireworks, arena and grounds, scholarships and sales tax. The section has no salary or payroll account. ^[5]