1. PODCAST
Episode One Out Now! The Orange Brief: NAFOA News from Concentrate
Episode one of NAFOA’s official podcast, The Orange Brief, is out now.
The Orange Brief is designed to keep Tribal leaders, finance professionals, and economic development practitioners informed on the issues that matter most — from federal policy updates to practical educational resources and stories spotlighting economic success across Indian Country.
NAFOA will release three episodes this year. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode. The Orange Brief is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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2. CONFERENCE:
It’s Not Too Late to Register for #NAFOA2026
There’s still time to join us in Reno! The NAFOA 44th Annual Conference is happening April 27th-28th, and registration is still open.
Register ahead of time to take advantage of savings. Prices increase for on-site registration. Please note that on-site registration is not available for professionals; all professional registrations must be completed prior to the conference.
Play to win some great prizes at #NAFOA2026! Complete challenges in the app during the conference, and you could win an Amazon gift card and a Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. gift card. Owned by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Takelma Coffee Roasting Co. prides itself on the care and tradition that goes into each cup and uses only specialty-grade, sustainably sourced ingredients.
3. POLICY ALERT:
The Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) to Hold First Public Meeting of 2026
On April 23, 2026, the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC) will convene its first public meeting of 2026 at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C.
The meeting will be held both virtually and in person in the Cash Room 2121 at the Main Treasury Building from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Registration will close on April 16th at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Register for the Public Meeting of TTAC →
4. WEBINAR:
Strengthening Tribal Tax Assistance Programs: VITA & TCE Grant Overview and Application Instructions
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
This webinar provides an overview of the IRS’s free tax preparation programs: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE).
Participants will learn basic information on how local tribal communities can create their own free tax preparation sites to serve their local community.
Additionally, attendees will receive important information about the upcoming grant application period, which opens on May 1, 2026.
Source: U.S. Department of The Treasury
Register to Attend on April 30 →
5. JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Chief Financial Officer, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for directing all financial and accounting functions of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Government and its subordinate, non-gaming entities (as may be temporarily assigned at times). The CFO will work with the CEO and Tribal Council to develop and implement an overall financial strategy to maintain and enhance the financial health of the Tribe. Creates and ensures compliance with the Tribal Fiscal Policies and Ordinances.
The CFO will manage the Finance Department to ensure that all audits, budgets, monthly and annual financial reports, financial administration of grants, and other accounting functions are timely and accurately completed. The CFO must be highly knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles GAAP/GASB.
