1. NAFOA IN THE NEWS: HATTIE MITCHELL APPOINTED TO GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Native financial executive Hattie Mitchell has been appointed to a two-year term on the Government Accounting Standard Advisory Council (GASAC).
Mitchell, a member and former treasurer of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, is a senior manager and tribal consultant at the Phoenix office of advisory and CPA firm REDW, LLC, which works with more than 200 tribal governments across the nation.
The GASAC consults with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) on technical issues on the Board’s agenda, project priorities, matters likely to require the attention of the GASB, selection and organization of task forces, and other matters requested by the GASB or its chair. The GASAC has more than 25 members representative of preparers, attestors, and users of financial information.
“I thank the Native American Finance Officers Association, who nominated me for this national role, as well as REDW for its support of and commitment to excellence, innovation, and the highest level of ethics as it relates to the accounting profession,” Mitchell said in a statement.
From: Tribal Business News
Hattie Mitchell, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, serves as the Treasurer of the NAFOA Board of Directors.
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: IN-PERSON INTRODUCTORY TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE
Become an effective tribal professional! This four-day cohort program provides the opportunity to connect with other tribal peers while gaining knowledge and experience to help become a more effective tribal finance/accounting professional and leader.
You will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from other tribal finance/accounting professionals throughout the state and across the country.
Registration Information
Price: $1,850.00 NAFOA members and $2,000 nonmembers
Schedule: May 16-19
Registration includes: instruction, materials, gifts, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, refreshments, certificates/certificate holders, group photo, and credit fee. One copy of the Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments, and Their Enterprises (Orange Book) as published by the Native American Financial Officers Association will be distributed as part of the registration fee to each participant.
3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funds for the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program.
This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including the preservation of Native American cultures, and decrease the high rate of current challenges caused by the lack of community-based businesses, and social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.
4. FOR STUDENTS: AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND VIRTUAL GRADUATE FAIR 2023
Thinking about graduate school? Join the American Indian College Fund on February 21-22 for our Grad Fair from 11 am-2 pm MT each day to hear from professionals and graduate students!
Day 1
Tuesday, February 21
11-11:45 AM – College Fund Digital Tools, Learn about a current resource to assist in your graduate school search
12-1:00 PM – Graduate School 101, College Fund Student Success Services staff share information on the graduate school application process
1:15-2:00 PM – Graduate School Testing, A session to share about the graduate school testing process with some tips and tricks to impact results
Day 2
Wednesday, February 22
11-11:45 AM – Graduate School Prep Programs, Learn about two programs that support student success on a graduate school journey
12:00-1:00 PM – Graduate Student Panel, Join to hear from current and former Native graduate students
1:15-2:00 PM – Paying for Graduate School, Information on how to find funding to pay for a graduate program
5. JOBS: SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS IS SEEKING FINANCIAL ANALYST
The Information Technology (IT) department for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) provides and supports a leading edge technology infrastructure to the organization in support of ever changing technological advances in the Gaming industry and the Tribe’s business enterprises. The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is key to the success of the IT staff to meet the demands of this technically proficient and high demand department.
Reporting to the IT Sr. Manager, Administrative Services, the IT Financial Analyst will work closely with internal customers and the Information Technology department in understanding and interpreting financial data. This position is a key role in the maintenance, interpreting and documenting of all technology financial information for the overall purpose of meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
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