{"id":37632,"date":"2024-06-03T09:49:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T13:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=37632"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:30:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T21:30:05","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-148","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/06\/03\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-148\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/06\/03\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-148\/nafoa-145\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-37637\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"37637\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/06\/03\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-148\/nafoa-145\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/04\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" 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 is at the NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention &amp;#038; Marketplace! Visit us at the exhibitors hall for some summer-ready orange swag and find out how you can win a NAFOA Orange Book. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-06032024?e=a53ed034df&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/04\/NAFOA-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/04\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-37637\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> NAFOA is at the NCAI 2024 Mid-Year Convention &#038; Marketplace! Visit us at the exhibitors hall for some summer-ready orange swag and find out how you can win a NAFOA Orange Book. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-06032024?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\">We celebrate Pride Month and the strength of our LGBTQIA+ relatives.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, June 3, 2024<\/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. CONFERENCE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">2024 FALL FINANCE &#038; TRIBAL ECONOMIES CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS<\/div>\r\nNAFOA invites community members to submit proposals for sessions at our upcoming 2024 Fall Finance &#038; Tribal Economies Conference taking place September 23-24 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, CA.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWe value the expertise and insights of our diverse community in shaping the conference agenda. Tribal leaders, industry experts, and others with knowledge and experience in tribal finance, economic development, and related areas are encouraged to submit their ideas.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSubmitting a proposal does not guarantee your session will be selected. Proposals will undergo a thorough evaluation by the NAFOA team to ensure that the selected sessions address the varied needs and interests within our community. Notification will be sent only to the individuals whose sessions are selected for the conference. If your proposal is accepted, NAFOA will coordinate and finalize the session details\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nProposal Deadline: June 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time<BR>\r\nNotification of Acceptance: July 1, 2024\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.wufoo.com\/forms\/s7fxy1s0bu41s4\/\" role=\"button\">Submit a Proposal<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. ACCOUNTING:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">GASB ISSUES STATEMENT ON FINANCIAL REPORTING MODEL IMPROVEMENTS, STATEMENT NO. 103 AVAILABLE<\/div>\r\nThe Governmental Accounting Standards Board has issued guidance designed to improve key components of the financial reporting model\u2014the blueprint for governmental financial reports. Statement No. 103 is now available. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe objective of this Statement is to improve key components of the financial reporting model to enhance its effectiveness in providing information that is essential for decision making and assessing a government\u2019s accountability. This Statement also addresses certain application issues\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/gasb.org\/page\/Document?pdf=GASBS%20103.pdf&title=GASB%20STATEMENT%20NO.%20103,%20FINANCIAL%20REPORTING%20MODEL%20IMPROVEMENTS\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: <\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">THE ACADEMY, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: WORKPLACE CONDUCT<\/div>\r\n<strong>Tuesday, June 4th, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin a virtual Workplace Conduct training sponsored by The Academy at Bank of America. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to show up and thrive in any working environment. This event is ideal for individuals looking to understand how to create a positive work environment that fosters personal and professional success.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/bac.avature.net\/events\/ProjectDetail?projectId=2353\" role=\"button\">Register<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. TRAINING:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS COORDINATOR (SOCIAL SECURITY SURVIVORS BENEFITS) TRAINING<\/div>\r\nWho is eligible to receive Social Security Survivors Benefits? \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSurvivors benefits are benefits paid to the surviving spouse and dependents of a deceased worker. Beneficiaries include widows, widowers (and divorced widows and widowers), and children who qualify. A surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, unmarried child, or dependent parent may be eligible for monthly survivor benefits based on the deceased worker\u2019s earnings.\r\n    <p><\/p>\r\nSocial Security Administration will be hosting two webinar sessions on Tuesday, June 25th at 10am EST and Wednesday, June 26th at 1:30pm EST.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/bf244ac6-8492-4440-9603-9dc078eaf2f1@98ed61bc-45d1-4a5b-946a-54bd05626381\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on Tuesday, June 25th<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/7d2471dc-f7b0-4488-892b-84c92562aefe@98ed61bc-45d1-4a5b-946a-54bd05626381\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on Wednesday, June 26th<\/a>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOBS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">THE SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE OF MICHIGAN IS SEEKING CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER<\/div>\r\nUnder the supervision of Tribal Council, direct and oversee all the financial activities of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Government, Soaring Eagle Resort, Saganing Eagles Landing, and Migizi EDC (dotted line reporting) including preparation of financial reports, summaries and forecasts for future business growth, logistical financial planning and safeguarding of tribal assets. Work closely with Tribal Council, Tribal Administration, CEO, the Treasury department and the Economic Development department to develop and implement strategies across the organization.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/the-saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe-of-michigan-mt-pleasant-michigan-full-time-cfo\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/job<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We celebrate Pride Month and the strength of our LGBTQIA+ relatives.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37637,"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":[38,121,138,523,36,4951,4952],"class_list":["post-37632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-national","tag-california","tag-employment","tag-meetings","tag-michigan","tag-nafoa","tag-sagchip","tag-ssi","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/04\/NAFOA.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-9MY","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37632","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=37632"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37639,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37632\/revisions\/37639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}