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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold Tribal consultations on the proposed rule on December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET

This proposed rule describes that Tribal entities chartered or organized by one or more Tribes have the tax status of their owning Tribes. This means that these Tribal entities will not be subject to income tax. Further, the rule describes that these Tribal entities will be eligible for certain Inflation Reeducation Act tax credits through a payment mechanism known as elective pay. To learn more about the proposed rule, please see Treasury’s Press Release, the Tribal Consultation and Federal Feedback Summary, Dear Tribal Leader Letter, and our Fact Sheet.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury Register to Join a Consultation Session

NAFOA seeks session ideas for our 43rd Annual Conference taking place April 28-29 at the New Orleans Marriott. We welcome input from tribal leaders, industry experts, and community members with expertise in tribal finance, economic development, and related fields.

NAFOA will carefully review each submission to create a program that best serves our community’s diverse needs. Selected submissions will be notified directly and will work with the NAFOA team to finalize session details.

Submitting a suggestion does not guarantee that your session will be selected. The NAFOA team will thoroughly evaluate proposals to ensure that the accepted sessions address our community’s varied needs and interests. Notification will be sent only to the individuals whose suggestions are selected for the conference. NAFOA will coordinate and finalize the session details if your submission is accepted.

Proposal Deadline: January 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Notification of Acceptance: January 31, 2025

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With a new Administration and major changes in the 119th Congress, 2025 is expected to bring significant legislative challenges and opportunities for Indian Country.

To ensure Tribal priorities are heard and addressed, NAFOA is hosting a listening session on Thursday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is an opportunity for Tribal leaders and members to share concerns, issues, and ideas to guide advocacy efforts in the coming year.

The session will include updates on tribal tax legislation, and other policy issues impacting tribal businesses and economies. We encourage participants to submit their questions or topics in advance using the registration form. Your input is essential as we work to prioritize the issues that matter most to Indian Country in 2025.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Indian Health Service (IHS) remind you of your responsibilities to protect IHS-approved purchased/referred care (PRC) program patients from improper bills and collection on improper bills under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Today, the IHS reiterates that the IHCIA prohibits medical providers, suppliers, or billers from holding approved PRC program patients liable for any costs or charges associated with the provision of the approved health care services. This includes co-pays and deductibles. Providers and suppliers must seek payment from all alternate resources first, then the provider or supplier may submit a bill to the PRC program. Providers and suppliers are prohibited from collecting any payments for these services from the patient, whether directly or through referral to an agent for collection. This includes but is not limited to any balance remaining on the original bill after Medicaid or the PRC program has made payment.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Continue Reading

The Office of the Internal Auditor is a constitutional role within the Tribes’ governmental structure, tasked with maintaining and enhancing the integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes’ operations.

The Internal Auditor position involves planning, directing, and reviewing an internal audit program. The incumbent is responsible for helping ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, particularly those concerning tribal government, gaming, and tribal enterprise operations. A key aspect of this role is evaluating the effectiveness of the Tribes’ systems of internal control and the efficiency of resource utilization.

The Internal Auditor will also assist Administrators and Staff by providing comprehensive analysis, appraisals, recommendations, counsel, and information regarding the activities under review, thereby aiding them in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

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