NAFOA Podcasts
NAFOA’s pilot podcast “Standing Together for Tomorrow,” invites tribal leaders to discuss the financial, community, and personal impacts of the pandemic on their tribes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Indian Country and isolated our people when we need to support each other the most. Listen as NAFOA’s 1st Vice President, VaRene Martin, sits down with Chairwoman Erica Pinto of Jamul Indian Village and Chairman Bo Mazzetti of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians to learn more about their community's response to the pandemic and how they are creating solutions for a more hopeful tomorrow.
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NAFOA is committed to supporting tribal economies through sound economic and fiscal policy, innovative learning opportunities, convening thought leadership, and developing resources for tribes that strengthen governance and exercise sovereignty.
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LATEST BROADCASTS
JANUARY 15, 2021
Policy Alert: New Stimulus Package Priorities Announced
Last night, January 14, 2021, President-Elect Joe Biden outlined his approach to help end the pandemic and revitalize the economy. His plan will consist of two major bills, a "rescue" bill expected to come first as a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package to address the nation's immediate health and economic concerns, and a "recovery" bill to come later that will address other long standing economic and social issues.
JANUARY 15, 2021
Listen to NAFOA's New Podcast: Standing for Tomorrow
NAFOA’s pilot podcast “Standing Together for Tomorrow,” invites tribal leaders to discuss the financial, community, and personal impacts of the pandemic on their tribes.
JANUARY 12, 2021
Policy Alert: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Deadline Today, Tribal Consultation Thursday
Today is the last day for tribal governments and tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) to apply for funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program established by the recently passed COVID-19 stimulus legislation.
JANUARY 11, 2021
January 11: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
NAFOA is hitting the ground running in 2021 to keep tribes informed and supported.
JANUARY 8, 2021
Second Draw PPP Loans Available, Guidance and Interim Final Rules Issued
On Wednesday, January 6th 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released several updated documents pertaining to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in light of the most recent legislative stimulus package.
JANUARY 6, 2021
Webinar: Introduction to Economics - Part 2: Efficiency and Equity
This series examines how to use economics to be more efficient and equitable in business enterprises. Building on the foundation from our previous "What is Economics" webinar, this presentation will delve deeper into specific components of efficiency and equity using real-time case examples.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
NAFOA is here to provide resources and information as Indian Country continues to navigate the latest COVID-19 Developments. Learn more about the status of legislative efforts that advocate for Indian Country's relief inclusion and the progress of the Tribal COVID-19 working group comprised of national and regional native organizations across the country.
RESOURCESEVENTS
NAFOA hosts and partners with key groups to provide educational and informational events to a wide variety of audiences.
Virtual 39th Annual Conference
3 monthsSpring Conference
April 26, 2021Introductory Tribal Financial and Accounting Certificate
4 monthsProfessional Development
May 18, 20212021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
8 monthsFall Conference
September 27, 202140th Annual Conference
about 1 yearConferences
April 3, 2022
Featured Publication
Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises
The Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (Orange Book) addresses the complex economic activity and related entity differences of tribal settings. It also presents an overview of the financial reporting framework in a tribal setting. The Orange Book includes ten chapters covering the unique operating environment of tribal governments from financial reporting with business activities to fiduciary activities to federal tax and information reporting. The Orange Book was informally reviewed by accounting standard setters and includes sample tribal financial statements.
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