1. Today: Navigating the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: What It Means for Indian Country Webinar
Monday, July 21st, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” swept through Congress with great speed toward its July 4th deadline, leaving Tribal Nations with limited consultation opportunities on the “landmark legislation.” While headlines celebrate sweeping changes, the real impact on Indian Country remains buried in hundreds of pages of complex provisions. Join NAFOA’s Policy Team and expert Partners for this essential briefing that cuts through the complexity to deliver clear analysis of critical provisions, expert insights on economic implications, and strategic guidance for Tribal Nations.
Our live Q&A session gives Tribal leaders and finance professionals direct access to ask questions and develop actionable next steps.
Please note: This webinar is closed to the press.
Agenda Overview:
Bill Overview – Spirit Rock Consulting
Health: Medicaid & SNAP – National Indian Health Board
Tax – Holland & Knight
Energy – Tribal Alliance for Clean Energy
2. Professional Development: Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning
Thursday, July 31, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Join the NAFOA Institute with Moss Adams x Baker Tilly for a webinar addressing risk assessment and contingency planning for Tribal organizations.
As Tribal organizations face growing uncertainties in federal funding and operations, effective risk assessment and contingency planning are critical to sustaining mission-driven work. This webinar covers best practices for identifying key risks and developing strategic contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.
Who should register?
- Grant and Program Managers
- Tribal Leaders
- Tribal Finance Officers
Register to Join on July 31st >>
3. Grants: Tribal Funding Registry Office Hours
Navigating funding doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Tribal Funding Registry offers free Office Hours five times a week, connecting you with culturally competent grant experts for real-time, personalized support.
Whether you’re exploring opportunities, drafting a proposal, or need help clarifying next steps, the TFR team will walk alongside you—with clarity, respect, and care. No question is too big or too small.
Weekly Office Hours (Pacific Time):
Monday | 8 AM & 12 PM
Wednesday | 8 AM & 12 PM
Friday | 8 AM
If you’d like to request a different day and/or time, please contact TFR at community@tribalfunding.org
Source: Tribal Funding Registry
4. Accounting: GASB Infrastructure Assets Field Test
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) invites you to participate in a field test of the note disclosures proposed in Preliminary Views, Infrastructure Assets. The primary objective of the proposed disclosures is to enhance the relevance of information provided to financial statement users.
Field tests are part of the GASB’s due process activities and help the GASB to establish effective standards.
The GASB would like to gather feedback related to the proposed note disclosures on infrastructure assets from preparers of government financial statements on (1) potential implementation difficulties, (2) the costs associated with the initial and ongoing implementation of the proposed note disclosures, and (3) whether any of the proposed note disclosures are unclear.
Participants would be expected to complete and return the field test by August 20, 2025.
Please email GASB Senior Project Manager Scott Reeser at sareeser@gasb.org if you are willing to participate or if you have any questions.
Source: Governmental Accounting Standards Board
Read the Preliminary Views and Infrastructure Assets >>
5. Job Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for protecting the assets of the Big Valley Rancheria (BVR) by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. This position directs and oversees all the daily financial activities and operations of the Tribal Government and supervises the Finance Department. The CFO is responsible for keeping the Business Committee apprised of the ongoing financial position of the Tribe’s governmental programs, providing advice and guidance concerning financial decisions, and assisting the Business Committee in developing short and long-term financial goals and strategies for the Tribe.
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