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NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
Welcome to #NAFOA2021 Week!<\/div>\r\n
Monday, April 26, 2021<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. #NAFOA2021:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
DUAL TAXATION CONSULTATION – OPEN TO ALL<\/div>\r\nThe TTAC Dual Taxation Subcommittee finalized their report of recommendations<\/a> to the Department of the Treasury and submitted it to the TTAC during their December 9, 2020 meeting. The TTAC and the Department of the Treasury are hosting a Consultation and listening session on this report during NAFOA’s virtual Annual Conference on April 30, 2021 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm ET. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nWhile this Consultation and listening session will be aligned with NAFOA’s conference, it is open to all. For more information, please see Treasury’s Dear Tribal Leader Letter<\/a>. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nRegister Here for Dual Taxation Consultation<\/a>\r\n

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2. MORE POLICY:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
TREASURY RELEASES GUIDANCE ON HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND <\/div>\r\nThe U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released guidance<\/a> regarding the Homeowner Assistance Fund<\/a> (\u201cHAF\u201d). The HAF allocates nearly $10 billion to assist homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020 and is part of the American Rescue Plan Act<\/a> of 2021. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe HAF sets aside $498 million specifically for Tribes, Tribally designated housing entities, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Funds from the HAF may be used for assistance with mortgage payments, homeowner\u2019s insurance, utility payments, internet service, delinquent property taxes, and other specified purposes.\r\n

<\/P>\r\n Learn more in NAFOA’s recent broadcast<\/a>.\r\n

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3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
GET THE NAFOA ORANGE BOOK FOR 20% OFF DURING #NAFOA2021 WEEK<\/div>\r\n Get the Orange Book 20% Off During the Virtual 39th Annual Conference\r\nThe Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (aka the “Orange Book”) from NAFOA is the only educational resource that covers Tribal Government Financial Management. The 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. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nThe cost of this book is an allowable charge to your federal grants and subgrants.<\/strong>\r\n

<\/p>\r\nPurchase the Orange Book for 20% off today<\/a>.\r\n

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4. JOBS: <\/em><\/div>\r\n
NAFOA IS SEEKING A SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR<\/div>\r\nUnder the direction of the Executive Director or such other position as the Executive Director may designate from time-to-time, the Senior Legislative Policy Director (\u201cSLP\u201d) is responsible for both managing and supervising the legislative policy practice areas of NAFOA\u2019s operation. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nAs a manager the SLP will make essential decisions that affect all aspects of NAFOA\u2019s legislative policy practice area, including the formulation, development and advocacy of federal Indian policies in the fields of tax, finance, investment, banking, infrastructure, and common sectors such as energy, gaming, and government contracting, as well as issues related to land use, among others. \r\n

<\/p>\r\nAs a supervisor the SLP will supervise the subordinate policy specialist positions currently titled, \u201cPolicy Specialist\u201d and \u201cEconomic Policy Specialist,\u201d and such other positions as assigned or directed by the Executive director.

<\/p>\r\nLearn more and apply at www.nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>.\r\n

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