1. ADVOCACY: NAFOA FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF SAN CARLOS APACHE AND NORTHERN ARAPAHO TRIBES
| Aligned with its dedication to furthering tribal rights and economic empowerment, NAFOA filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court in support of the San Carlos Apache and Northern Arapaho Tribes regarding contract support costs, how they are controlled, and the impact they have on Tribes’ ability to carry out transferred federal healthcare programs. |
“As legal counsel for the Northern Arapaho Tribe in the pending US Supreme Court contract support costs case, I can say unequivocally that the NAFOA amicus brief that was filed in the case is a terrific brief that will help the Court better understand the complex issues at stake, and will increase the chances that the Court will ultimately decide the issues in favor of the tribal position, which could result in over one billion dollars being added to tribal health programs nationally. Thank you very much to everyone at NAFOA for this wonderful contribution to the case!”
Geoffrey D. Strommer, Partner
Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP
2. CONFERENCE:
HOTEL UPDATE: MORE ROOMS COMING SOON TO OUR CONFERENCE BLOCK
| NAFOA is working with the hotel to increase the number of rooms in our conference block. While we can add rooms, we’re awaiting an updated reservation link from the hotel. Information about additional rooms will be added to the website as soon as they become available. Additionally, once the hotel confirms the addition of new rooms to our block, we’ll send an email notification to all registered attendees. Please note that we have been able to add a small number of Saturday night rooms, but not at the conference rate. The Saturday night rate is $472 |
3. SCHOLARSHIP:
AICPA SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY ACCOUNTING STUDENTS
| Close Date: March 15, 2024 The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students is part of the AICPA Legacy Scholarships. Students interested in being considered for more than one AICPA Legacy Scholarship need to complete only one application — applicants will be evaluated for all awards for which they are eligible in the program. All applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered. This award provides financial assistance to outstanding minority students to encourage their pursuit of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Scholarship payments are sent directly to the student’s financial aid office to be used towards payment of tuition and expenses directly related to obtaining a degree. This award is renewable; however, renewals are neither automatic nor guaranteed. Students who wish to renew their scholarship award must reapply the following year. |
| Source: Association of International Certified Professional Accountants |
4. FOR TRIBES:
UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR TRIBAL STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
| The U.S. Treasury has released the Obligation Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective November 2023. The IFR is a new regulation issued by the U.S. Treasury that affects how tribal governments can use the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) they received from the American Rescue Plan Act. The IRF addresses the definition of an “obligation” in regard to spending SLFRF, as well as certain deadlines for the obligation of those funds. The revised definition of the term “obligation,” based on the uniform guidance definition, still means an order placed for property or services or contracts, subawards or similar agreements that require a payment. |
5. JOBS:
QUILEUTE TRIBE IS SEEKING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
| The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for directing and managing the fiscal reporting functions of the Quileute Tribe in accordance with the general accepted accounting principles issued by the Government Accounting Standard Board and other applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate with in the industry. The CFO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Quileute Tribe by working with the General Manager and Tribal Council to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies. Candidate must have at least five (5) years of governmental, and/or Tribal accounting experience (preferred), as a CFO, Controller or equivalent |
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