Eastern Shawnee Tribe outsources casino audit

Tuesday, October 20, 2009  

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hired an outside accounting firm to conduct regular audits of the Bordertown Casino.

The tribe hired Finley & Cook after being fined $17,000 by the National Indian Gaming Commission for failing to submit audits in a timely manner. The tribe settled the fine for $7,000 and agreed to spend another $3,000 on training.

As a result of hiring Finley & Cook, the tribe laid off nine employees, leaving just one in the casino finance staff.

Get the Story:
Shawnee Tribe outsources role after drawing penalty (The Joplin Globe 10/20)

NIGC Settlement Agreement:
Eastern Shawnee Tribe (May 28, 2009)