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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
MAY 16, 2022
May 16: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week
In NAFOA's latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about our May 18 webinar with the Department of Energy, deadlines for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund , virtual opportunities for Native youth, and more.
MAY 13, 2022
Webinar with Department of Energy on Debt & Tax Equity for Projects in Indian Country
NAFOA will host the Department of Energy in a webinar designed to discuss debt and tax equity for energy projects in Indian Country, as well as new changes to the DOE's Loan Programs Office (LPO) on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00pm Eastern Time.
MAY 9, 2022
May 9: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
In NAFOA's latest 5 things you need to know this week, learn about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Community Reinvestment Act, NAGPRA grants, ways to support Native organizations, and more.
MAY 6, 2022
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Announced for Community Reinvestment Act
On May 5th, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).
MAY 2, 2022
May 2: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Happy May! In the latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about an upcoming webinar from the Energy Department on tribal energy, grants for Native business developments, and an important call to action for tribes
APRIL 21, 2022
Policy Alert: Treasury Extends SSBCI Application Deadline
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) announced an extension to the State Small Business Credit Initiative for Tribal governments.
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.
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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