The Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington is reforming its legal and business system after three former leaders were convicted in a tobacco tax case.

The tribe launched an internal audit to ensure its businesses comply with tribal, state and federal law. A tax commission will review all business proposals on the reservation.

"This is not because of any suspicion of wrongdoing," attorney Steven Ungar told The Everett Herald. "It's just best practice."

Darcy Dreger, the tribe's acting executive director, also resigned her post. She was working under Eddie Goodridge Jr., who was convicted of tax evasion. Goodridge and two of his family members, all of whom had served on the tribal council, were sentenced to prison terms.

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