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NAFOA is committed to supporting tribal economies through sound economic and fiscal policy, innovative learning opportunities, convening thought leadership, and developing resources for tribes that strengthen governance and exercise sovereignty.
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LATEST BROADCASTS
OCTOBER 22, 2020
POLICY ALERT: Department of Treasury Issues Updated CRF FAQs
Treasury Issues Updated CRF Frequently Asked Questions
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Oct 19: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
NAFOA is committed to fostering life-long learning from youth to executive leaders.
OCTOBER 13, 2020
October 13: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Sharing important updates to know for the week of Indigenous People's Day!
OCTOBER 5, 2020
October 5: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Welcome to #NAFOAFall2020 Conference Week (and other important policy updates for Indian Country)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Policy Alert: House Ways & Means Committee Calls for NMTC Program Improvement
On September 28, 2020, the House Committee on Ways & Means sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) Director Jodie Harris regarding the lack of Indian Country inclusion and parity in the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Policy Alert: House Democrats Introduce HEROES 2.0
On Monday, September 28, 2020 House Democrats introduced an updated version of the HEROES Act. The original Act was passed by the House in May and was intended to provide relief to individuals, businesses, and governments from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
NAFOA is here to provide resources and information as Indian Country continues to navigate the latest COVID-19 Developments. Learn more about the status of legislative efforts that advocate for Indian Country's relief inclusion and the progress of the Tribal COVID-19 working group comprised of national and regional native organizations across the country.
RESOURCESEVENTS
NAFOA hosts and partners with key groups to provide educational and informational events to a wide variety of audiences.
Sixth Periodic Meeting of the TTAC
about 2 monthsPolicy
December 9, 2020Tribal Financial Managers Certificate Program - Course 202012
about 2 monthsProfessional Development
December 15, 2020ONLINE: OSU Introductory Tribal Finance and Accounting Program
3 monthsCertificate
January 11, 202139th Annual Conference
6 monthsSpring Conference
April 25, 2021
Featured Publication
Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises
The Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (Orange Book) addresses the complex economic activity and related entity differences of tribal settings. It also presents an overview of the financial reporting framework in a tribal setting. The Orange Book includes ten chapters covering the unique operating environment of tribal governments from financial reporting with business activities to fiduciary activities to federal tax and information reporting. The Orange Book was informally reviewed by accounting standard setters and includes sample tribal financial statements.
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