• Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Federal Tax Status of Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments

    December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET – The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold Tribal consultations on the proposed rule on December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. […]

  • 2025 Tribal Tax Listening Session

    With a new Administration and major changes for the 119th Congress, 2025 is shaping up to bring major legislative challenges and changes. To help ensure Tribal voices and concerns are included in those changes, NAFOA will a listening session for Tribes and Tribal members to share their concerns, issues, and thoughts on what issues should […]

  • Public Hearing on NPRM Entitled “Tribal General Welfare Benefits”

    Non-commenters Registration Deadline: 5 p.m. Eastern time on January 9, 2025. Individuals who want to attend the public hearing in person without testifying must send an email to publichearings@irs.gov to have your name added to the building access list. The subject line of the email must contain the regulation number (REG-106851-21) and the language ATTEND […]

  • Public Hearing on NPRM Entitled “Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments”

    For those interested in participating or listening in to the January 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time public hearing on the above-named NPRM, please note the following dates and requirements: January 7, 2025: Per the NPRM, persons who wish to present comments at the hearing must submit a request to comment and their outline by 5 p.m. ET on January […]

  • Tribal Financial Contingency Plans & Reduced Funding Impact Reports Workshop Series

    NAFOA and Native Advisory are co-hosting a two-part webinar series to actively and timely prepare Tribes for the recent federal funding freeze and the related reviews of all federal spending by the Trump Administration. Workshop 1: Tribal Financial Contingency Plans - Proactive & Active Steps in Crises In this one-hour Workshop, Tribes will review a […]

  • Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council Meeting

    The GASAC meets three times a year—one of which is held in conjunction with a stakeholder group meeting. Like the GASB, GASAC is committed to following an open, orderly process that is open to public observation. Members of the GASB, its director of research and technical activities, members of the GASB’s staff, and a representative […]

  • Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities Program

    Harvard Business School Boston, MA, United States

    Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities (LPIBSC) is a collaboration among Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education, NAFOA, and AFOA Canada. Its mission is to inspire and support Native finance professionals and leaders, as well as equip them with the tools to lead high-performing, innovative communities or organizations.

  • Webinar: Reduce Undue Burden by Revising Procurement and Finance Policies and Procedures

    Join NAFOA and Moss Adams for an insightful webcast designed for procurement and finance professionals seeking to streamline their processes and reduce unnecessary burdens associated with current policies and procedures. In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must adapt their procurement and financial practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall effectiveness. Who should register?

  • Webinar: Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Indian Country

    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 […]