{"id":169650,"date":"2025-07-21T09:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T14:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=169650"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:15:33","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-21-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-21-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 21, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-21-2025\/nafoa-196\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-169652\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-attachment-id=\"169652\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-21-2025\/nafoa-196\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA met with members of Congress last week, including Rep. Gwen Moore (D, WI-4), to advocate for the Tribal Tax Reform and Investment Act and advance Tribal economic priorities. From left: NAFOA Policy Specialist Marisa Joseph; NAFOA Board Treasurer Amy Minniear; Rep. Moore; Aurene Martin, Spirit Rock Consulting; and NAFOA E.D. Cory Blankenship. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07212025?e=a53ed034df&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-169652\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> NAFOA met with members of Congress last week, including Rep. Gwen Moore (D, WI-4), to advocate for the Tribal Tax Reform and Investment Act and advance Tribal economic priorities. From left: NAFOA Policy Specialist Marisa Joseph; NAFOA Board Treasurer Amy Minniear; Rep. Moore; Aurene Martin, Spirit Rock Consulting; and NAFOA E.D. Cory Blankenship. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07212025?e=a53ed034df>NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Must-Watch Webinars and the Latest Grant Resources<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, July 21, 2025<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\">nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>1. TODAY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Navigating the &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221;: What It Means for Indian Country Webinar<\/div>\r\nMonday, July 21st, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; swept through Congress with great speed toward its July 4th deadline, leaving Tribal Nations with limited consultation opportunities on the \u201clandmark legislation.\u201d While headlines celebrate sweeping changes, the real impact on Indian Country remains buried in hundreds of pages of complex provisions. Join NAFOA\u2019s Policy Team and expert Partners for this essential briefing that cuts through the complexity to deliver clear analysis of critical provisions, expert insights on economic implications, and strategic guidance for Tribal Nations.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAgenda Overview:\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Bill Overview \u2013 Spirit Rock Consulting<\/li>\r\n<li>Health: Medicaid &#038; SNAP \u2013 National Indian Health Board<\/li>\r\n<li>Tax \u2013 Holland &#038; Knight<\/li>\r\n<li>Energy \u2013 Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nOur live Q&#038;A session gives Tribal leaders and finance professionals direct access to ask questions and develop actionable next steps.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nPlease note: This webinar is closed to the press.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/5717520790852\/WN_hGq4OKbWRmqXAVqcajg7sw\" role=\"button\">Register to Join Today<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning<\/div>\r\nThursday, July 31, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin the NAFOA Institute with Moss Adams x Baker Tilly for a webinar addressing risk assessment and contingency planning for Tribal organizations.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAs Tribal organizations face growing uncertainties in federal funding and operations, effective risk assessment and contingency planning are critical to sustaining mission-driven work. This webinar covers best practices for identifying key risks and developing strategic contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWho should register? \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tribal Leaders<\/li>\r\n<li>Tribal Finance Officers<\/li>\r\n<li>Grant and Program Managers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/4717508814050\/WN_klzjQXhlTyeGATRdapnpLQ\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 31<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. GRANTS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Tribal Funding Registry Office Hours<\/div>\r\nNavigating funding doesn\u2019t have to be a solo effort. Tribal Funding Registry offers free Office Hours five times a week, connecting you with culturally competent grant experts for real-time, personalized support.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWhether you&#8217;re exploring opportunities, drafting a proposal, or need help clarifying next steps, the Tribal Funding Registry team will walk alongside you\u2014with clarity, respect, and care. No question is too big or too small.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWeekly Office Hours (Pacific Time):\r\nMonday | 8 AM &#038; 12 PM\r\nWednesday | 8 AM &#038; 12 PM\r\nFriday | 8 AM\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nIf you\u2019d like to request a different day and\/or time, please contact TFR at community@tribalfunding.org\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: Tribal Funding Registry\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/hozhonigoinstitute-info\/tribal-funding-registry-office-hours?month=2025-07\" role=\"button\">Sign Up for Office Hours<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. ACCOUNTING:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">GASB Infrastructure Assets Field Test<\/div>\r\nThe Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) invites you to participate in a field test of the note disclosures proposed in Preliminary Views, Infrastructure Assets. The primary objective of the proposed disclosures is to enhance the relevance of information provided to financial statement users.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nField tests are part of the GASB\u2019s due process activities and help the GASB to establish effective standards.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe GASB would like to gather feedback related to the proposed note disclosures on infrastructure assets from preparers of government financial statements on (1) potential implementation difficulties, (2) the costs associated with the initial and ongoing implementation of the proposed note disclosures, and (3) whether any of the proposed note disclosures are unclear.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nParticipants would be expected to complete and return the field test by August 20, 2025. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nPlease email GASB Senior Project Manager Scott Reeser at sareeser@gasb.org if you are willing to participate or if you have any questions.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: Governmental Accounting Standards Board\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gasb.org\/Page\/Document?pdf=Preliminary%20Views\u2014Infrastructure%20Assets.pdf&title=PRELIMINARY%20VIEWS\u2014INFRASTRUCTURE%20ASSETS\" role=\"button\">Read the Preliminary Views & Infrastructure Assets<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOB OPPORTUNITY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Chief Financial Officer, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians<\/div>\r\nThe Chief Financial Officer is responsible for protecting the assets of the Big Valley Rancheria (BVR) by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. This position directs and oversees all the daily financial activities and operations of the Tribal Government and supervises the Finance Department. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe CFO is responsible for keeping the Business Committee apprised of the ongoing financial position of the Tribe\u2019s governmental programs, providing advice and guidance concerning financial decisions, and assisting the Business Committee in developing short and long-term financial goals and strategies for the Tribe.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/big-valley-band-of-pomo-indians-lakeport-ca-full-time-chief-financial-officer\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Read to learn about must-watch webinars and the latest grant resources.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":169652,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1],"tags":[6613,38,121,284,5651,1938,6612,499],"class_list":["post-169650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-national","tag-big-valley-band","tag-california","tag-employment","tag-energy","tag-gasb","tag-h-r-1","tag-nsfoa","tag-taxation","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/21\/nafoa.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-I8i","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169650"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":169656,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169650\/revisions\/169656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/169652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}