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Tribal governments and enterprises - GASB issued Statement 103 which amends certain key components of the financial reporting model to enhance the effectiveness of governmental financial reports. Read our alert to learn about the amended guidance and how it could impact your organization.
September 3: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week 1️⃣ CONFERENCE: Meet the Emcee For #NAFOAFALL24 2️⃣ TRIBAL GOVERNANCE: Best Practices to Strengthen Tribal Councils and Improve Governance 3️⃣ STUDENT LOANS: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Biden Administration's Student Loan Plan Save 4️⃣ FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.48 Million For Tribes to Build Environmental Protection Capacity 5️⃣ JOBS : Finance and Investment Director, Ho-Chunk Nation
August 26: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week 1️⃣ POLICY: Webinar For Tribes On Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Thursday, August 29th at 2PM ET 2️⃣ TRIBAL CONSULTATION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking For Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing of Terrorism Program 3️⃣ GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Tribal Tourism Grant Program, Deadline October 25 4️⃣ MEMBER TRIBE NEWS: Study Shows Idaho's Native American Tribes Have Nearly $1.5B Economic Impact 5️⃣ JOBS: Chief Financial Officer, Prairie Band. LLC.
On Thursday, August 29th, from 2-3 p.m. ET, NAFOA will host a webinar with the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). This presentation will provide an overview of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) for those who oversee the administration of employer-sponsored group health plans. Speakers from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration will discuss parity requirements between mental health/substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits and medical/surgical benefits provide by employer-sponsored plans. Topics will include Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) and Quantitative Treatment Limitations (QTLs) to be aware of when ensuring plan compliance.
August 19: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week 1️⃣ CONFERENCE: Overflow Hotel Options for #NAFOAFALL24 2️⃣ WEBINAR: Tribal Tax Webinar Series Part 3 On Tuesday, August 20th 3️⃣ STUDENTS: Management Leadership For Tomorrow Career Prep Application is Now Open 4️⃣ TAX: Free Tax Preparation Programs Virtual Workshop For Indian Tribal Governments Offered Through Microsoft Teams 5️⃣ JOBS: Financial Services Director, Navajo Nation
August 12: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week 1️⃣ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Limited 50% Off Enrollment, Grants Management for Tribal Entities 2️⃣ GAMING: NAFOA Supports Nomination of Patrice Kunesh as National Indian Gaming Commission Chair 3️⃣ CONFERENCE: Soar to New Heights at #NAFOAFALL24 Closing Reception at the San Diego Air and Space Museum 4️⃣ AGRICULTURE: USDA Announces Changes to FSA Farm Loan Programs That Increases Tribal Producer Access to Credit 5️⃣ JOBS: Treasurer, Tohono O'odham Nation
NAFOA supports Patrice H. Kunesh’s nomination as Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission. With extensive experience in tribal economic development and law, Kunesh is well-equipped to advance Indian gaming and strengthen tribal sovereignty. We urge the Senate to confirm her promptly. Read more:
