1. Conference: Registration is Now Open for #NAFOAFall25
Registration is officially open for NAFOA’s 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held September 22-23, 2025, at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, OR.
Our conference brings Tribal, state, federal, and industry partners in one collaborative and educational forum to discuss critical economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and informative educational sessions. We can’t wait to see you in Portland!
Please be aware that the complete agenda for the conference will go live approximately 8 weeks prior to the event date.
Register for the Conference >>
2. Consultation: Implementation of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act
Date & Time: July 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET
Treasury is hosting a Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (Act), which authorizes Tribal child support enforcement agencies (Tribal IV-D agencies) direct access to federal tax information to obtain federal tax refund offsets for collection of past-due child support. Please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, which includes more information, the registration link and framing questions.
Treasury is accepting written comments received by August 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Alaska Time. Please submit written comments at tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
3. Must Read: How Data Analytics Protects Your Casino From Fraud
Your casino or Tribal gaming organization faces constant financial pressure and compliance scrutiny. High-volume transactions, cash-based operations, and complex vendor relationships create ideal conditions for fraud — if it goes unchecked.
Traditional internal controls are no longer enough on their own. That’s why forward-thinking casinos are turning to data analytics to proactively detect financial irregularities, uncover operational blind spots, and reduce risk.
In this article, you’ll learn how your finance and audit teams can use tools like Benford analysis, journal entry testing, and slot performance analytics to gain clearer insight — and act when something doesn’t look right.
Source: MGO
4. Member Tribe News: New Report Captures How Oklahoma Economy ‘Just Wouldn’t Be the Same’ Without Tribal Nations
Tribal nations have an estimated $23.4 billion impact on the Oklahoma economy, according to a new report.
The report linked the economic activity of Oklahoma tribes to nearly 140,000 jobs and $7.8 billion in wages and benefits in 2023.
The numbers show the growing and significant impacts of tribal nations on Oklahoma’s economy, said Matt Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and spokesperson for United for Oklahoma. The two organizations, which are made up of tribal leaders and governments, commissioned the report.
Source: The Oklahoman
5. Job Opportunity: Executive Financial Officer, Comanche Nation Tribe of Oklahoma
The Executive Financial Officer directs and coordinates the Comanche Nation’s financial affairs, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and government regulations. This role will be the head of the Comanche Nation Finance Department and will be vital in maintaining and planning of the CN finances. This role establishes major economic objectives and policies, providing financial analyses to guide management decisions. The Executive Financial Officer reports to the Tribal Administrator and oversees director-level personnel, playing a critical role in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.
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