{"id":41559,"date":"2024-10-07T09:56:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=41559"},"modified":"2024-10-07T09:58:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:58:09","slug":"nafoa-things-you-need-to-know-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa-things-you-need-to-know-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA:  5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa-things-you-need-to-know-this-week\/nafoa-162\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-41562\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"41562\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa-things-you-need-to-know-this-week\/nafoa-162\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" 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; Looking for presentations from the #NAFOAFall24 Conference? You can find them on the Conference App for registered attendees! Presentations were also sent to attendees via email. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-10042024?e=15e6efc718&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-41562\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">  Looking for presentations from the #NAFOAFall24 Conference? You can find them on the Conference App for registered attendees! Presentations were also sent to attendees via email. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-10042024?e=15e6efc718>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\">Support the <a href=https:\/\/cfwnc.fcsuite.com\/erp\/donate\/create\/fund?funit_id=1332>Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Fund<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, October 7, 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=\"card border border-primary shadow-0\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<h5 class=\"card-title\">Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Fund<\/h5>\r\n Support the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina: <a href=https:\/\/cfwnc.fcsuite.com\/erp\/donate\/create\/fund?funit_id=1332>Emergency and Disaster Response Fund<\/a>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>1. POLICY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">UPCOMING IRS WEBINARS AND TREASURY CONSULTATIONS<\/div>\r\nThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting two identical webinars to discuss and review federal tax responsibilities for non-employee payments for tribes and tribal entities scheduled from 12 p.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. Eastern Time on November 6th and 13th.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe webinars will cover basic information for accounts payable employees and those responsible for filing Forms 1099 and Form 945. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and IRS are scheduling consultations on the recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the implementation of section 139E of the Internal Revenue Code, created by the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nConsultations will be held on each November 18th, 19th, and 20th and written comments must be received by December 17th. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/04db52cf-3e9c-400b-9819-20ac73786d30@f2372b85-8802-490c-b196-7b96c73fee3b\/registration\" role=\"button\">Register for IRS Webinar on November 6<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/c9417b8e-d895-4b37-bed5-4830f28f411a@f2372b85-8802-490c-b196-7b96c73fee3b\/registration\" role=\"button\">Register for IRS Webinar on November 13<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/ustreasury.zoomgov.com\/meeting\/register\/vJIsd-2qqDouHk-muJRHk1EyF--LGfXK-Qc\" role=\"button\">Register for GWE Tribal Consultation<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Policy Alert: Upcoming IRS Webinars and Treasury Consultation<br><br>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting two identical webinars to discuss and review federal tax responsibilities for non-employee payments for tribes and tribal entities.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z0J5VDeHge\">https:\/\/t.co\/z0J5VDeHge<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VqLjjrgAGe\">pic.twitter.com\/VqLjjrgAGe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NAFOA (@nafoaorg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1841543683117601126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 2, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR EARLY APPLICANTS:\r\nLEADING PEOPLE AND INVESTING TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM<\/div>\r\nElevate your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on your community. Apply for the Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities Program at Harvard Business School. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nLPIBSC is a collaboration between Harvard Business School Executive Education, NAFOA, and AFOA Canada. Designed to equip Native finance professionals and tribal leaders with the tools to foster high-performing, innovative communities, this program offers a transformative experience on the HBS campus. Participants engage in interactive sessions, learn from renowned faculty and Native guest speakers, and network with other Indigenous leaders across the world. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<strong>Upcoming Program Dates: March 24-28, 2025<\/strong>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<strong>Deadline to apply: November 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM Hawaiian Standard Time.<\/strong>\r\nLimited scholarships are available. Early application is highly encouraged. Standard Program Fee: $3,000 for accepted participants\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/institute\/lpibsc\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More and Apply<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. FOR TRIBAL LEADERS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">TRIBAL COMMENTS ON CONTRACT SUPPORT COSTS DUE 10\/11<\/div>\r\nTribes can make their voices heard and submit comments on IHS&#8217;s (Indian Health Service&#8217;s) implementation of Becerra v San Carlos Apache. The decision states IHS must pay tribes Contract Support Costs on expenditures tribes make on health care expenses &#8211; which will mean additional funding of up to $1 billion annually for Indian Country. However, IHS has introduced two avenues to potentially reduce this new funding &#8211; for CSCs on services to non-beneficiaries, and offsets for duplication of CSC payments in 3rd party revenues.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIHS will hold a consultation on <a href=\"https:\/\/ihs-gov.zoomgov.com\/meeting\/register\/vJIsfuGhrD8qGEQt9eaMaK3qJC-jlEsZU_c#\/registration\">Oct. 9th from 1 &#8211; 5 p.m. Eastern Time<\/a> and written comments will be accepted through October 11th. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/5fdaa92d88375a474b912b0f3\/files\/2cee6e83-cd0f-78eb-f177-aee49f98940a\/Draft_Tribal_Talking_Points.pdf\">Tribal CSC Advisory Group has provided tribal leaders with suggested talking points<\/a> in response to IHS\u2019s consultation questions.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nNAFOA encourages tribes and tribal health entities to submit a comment letter to consultation@ihs.gov by the Oct. 11 deadline, opposing IHS&#8217;s positions on the areas that, if implemented by IHS, would greatly reduce the funding Tribes are entitled to. IHS has requested commenters use the subject line: CSC Methodology for Program Income.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/policy-alert-tribal-comments-on-contract-support-costs-due-10-11\/\" role=\"button\">Continue Reading<\/a>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tribes can make their voices heard and submit comments on IHS\u2019s implementation of Becerra v San Carlos Apache. IHS will hold a consultation on Oct. 9th from 1 \u2013 5 p.m. Eastern Time and written comments will be accepted through October 11th.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Qe0ipDWD7m\">https:\/\/t.co\/Qe0ipDWD7m<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5KapsLG0K3\">pic.twitter.com\/5KapsLG0K3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NAFOA (@nafoaorg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nafoaorg\/status\/1842221368303087701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. ACCOUNTING:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">GASB SURVEY ON FAIR VALUE POST-IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW<\/div>\r\nThe Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is conducting a survey to gather feedback from preparers of government financial statements as part of its <a href=\"https:\/\/gasb.org\/projects\/current-projects\/fair-value-statement-72-stage-two-405037\">Post-Implementation Review<\/a> (PIR) of the fair value standards in GASB Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application. The survey is part of a GASB research effort that will help the Board (1) determine whether the Statement is accomplishing its stated purpose, (2) evaluate the Statement\u2019s implementation and continuing application costs and related benefits, and (3) obtain feedback to improve the standard-setting process.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe survey should take approximately fifteen minutes to complete. It can be accessed by clicking the link below which may be shared with other preparers of governmental financial statements.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe deadline for completing the survey is Friday, October 18, 2024.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.sogolytics.com\/survey1.aspx?k=RQsRXPWRXsSSsPsPsP&lang=0\" role=\"button\">Take the Survey<\/a>\r\n\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOBS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">TRIBAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY<\/div>\r\nThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages business and financial services to support the tribal mission and vision while supporting the SMSC \u2018s Business Council objectives. The CFO will be a key strategic partner, responsible for overseeing the company\u2019s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as driving operational and financial performance to support the tribe\u2019s growth objectives. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe CFO will ensure that the tribe derives maximum benefits from the expenditure of tribal financial resources; provides information and serves as a resource to others; achieves defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serves as a member of the Business Council leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the SMSC entire financial reporting portfolio, supporting business &#038; economic development objectives with detailed forecasting, and establishing strong interpersonal &#038; trusting working relationships with the SMSC Business Council and SMSC General Council members.  \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-prior-lake-minnesota-full-time-tribal-chief-financial-officer\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn how you can support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41562,"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":[157,2696,3469,121,210,660,381,36,184,810,193,2061,499,89],"class_list":["post-41559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-national","tag-consultation","tag-csc","tag-disasters","tag-employment","tag-ihs","tag-irs","tag-minnesota","tag-nafoa","tag-north-carolina","tag-scholarships","tag-self-determination","tag-shakopee","tag-taxation","tag-treasury","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07\/nafoa.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-aOj","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41559","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=41559"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41567,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41559\/revisions\/41567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}