{"id":444844,"date":"2026-03-09T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=444844"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:45:03","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-march-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/09\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-march-9-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (March 9, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/09\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-march-9-2026\/nafoa-223\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-444877\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-attachment-id=\"444877\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/03\/09\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-march-9-2026\/nafoa-223\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/09\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"799,533\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In case you missed it, the #NAFOA2026 conference agenda is officially live! Now\u2019s the perfect time to take a look and start planning the sessions you don\u2019t want to miss. We\u2019re looking forward to a great lineup of speakers and can\u2019t wait to see you there. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-03092026?e=15e6efc718&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/09\/NAFOA.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/09\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-444877\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> In case you missed it, the #NAFOA2026 conference agenda is officially live! Now\u2019s the perfect time to take a look and start planning the sessions you don\u2019t want to miss. We\u2019re looking forward to a great lineup of speakers and can\u2019t wait to see you there. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-03092026?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\">Opportunities to Get Involved: GASB Input Survey, Join the Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum, &#038; More<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, March 9, 2026<\/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. SURVEY<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Tribal Input Needed on 2026 GASB Technical Agenda Prioritization &#038; Emerging Practices<\/div>\r\nThe Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC) is seeking feedback on the Governmental Accounting Standards Board&#8217;s (GASB) technical agenda for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. The Board&#8217;s next discussion of its technical plan will help shape GASB&#8217;s agenda for the coming year.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nParticipating in this survey helps ensure that Tribal perspectives are incorporated into the standard-setting process. The survey covers two areas:\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\nTechnical Agenda Priorities: Where should GASB focus its resources in the coming year?<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\nEmerging Practices: What new and evolving accounting issues may impact Tribal governments?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nPlease coordinate with your Tribe and\/or organization to submit a response. We recommend consulting with relevant finance staff, including the Tribal treasurer, CFO, and other key financial professionals, before submitting.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSurvey responses are due on Wednesday, March 18th.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions or concerns, please email info@nafoa.org with the subject line \u201cGASB Technical Plan Survey.\u201d\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/XKNLQ8J\" role=\"button\">Take the Survey<\/a>\r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>2. EVENTS<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Alliance for Clean Energy Hosts Finance Forum Post #NAFOA2026 Conference<\/div>\r\nYou can still build essential clean energy infrastructure in this administration. As you plan for NAFOA 44th Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada, this April, consider staying for the 2nd Annual Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum (April 29\u201330) at the Grand Sierra Resort. Even with uncertainty around federal funding, Tribal Nations still have tools, authority, and viable financing pathways to move projects forward on their own terms.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis working forum focuses on what\u2019s actionable now, covering practical financing models, partnerships with utilities, investors, and lenders, and strategies that strengthen Tribal sovereignty, long-term cost control, and community wealth.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nTravel stipends are available for Tribal leaders and representatives with financial need who attend NAFOA and stay for the full forum, making it possible to maximize one trip for both financial governance and clean energy financing strategy.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/315bfaf7-4348-47cf-9c92-c500b18123f6\/summary\" role=\"button\">Learn More and Register<\/a>\r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>3. ADVOCACY<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">NAFOA Comment Letter on Treasury Department Notice of a New System of Records<\/div>\r\nThe Department of the Treasury recently issued a Notice of a New System of Records Entitled \u201cDepartment of the Treasury, Departmental Offices DO .0197\u2013 Financial Assistance Programs,\u201d published in the Federal Register. This proposed system of records raises significant concerns, as it creates a substantial administrative burden by requiring additional, extensive information requests for compliance by Tribal Nations, who already face many administrative constraints, such as staffing, capacity, and legal resources. NAFOA, along with other national Tribal organizations, will submit comments in response to the new system of records proposed for publication in the Federal Register by the March 6th comment deadline.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nNAFOA strongly encourages Member Tribes to allow NAFOA and other national Tribal organizations to submit comments on this notice rather than submitting individual responses. This approach ensures Tribal concerns are addressed while avoiding unnecessary attention to individual Tribes.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/nafoa\/image\/upload\/v1772639316\/Policy\/NAFOA_Comments_Treasury_DO0197.pdf\" role=\"button\">Read NAFOA's Comment Letter<\/a>\r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>4. POLICY<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Treasury, IRS issue FAQs about General Refundability and Recognizing Indian Tribal Governments for Purposes of Making a Special Needs Determination for the Adoption Tax Credit<\/div>\r\nThe Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions on FS-2026-03 related to general refundability and recognizing Indian tribal governments for purposes of making a special needs determination for the Adoption Tax Credit.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe One, Big, Beautiful Bill made two principal changes to the adoption tax credit:\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Making the adoption tax credit refundable up to $5,000 (indexed for inflation). The nonrefundable portion of the credit can be carried forward for a maximum of 5 (five) years; however, it cannot result in a refund. Any remaining nonrefundable portion after 5 (five) years is forfeited.<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\nProviding parity for Indian tribal governments so that state government and Indian tribal government determinations of special needs are both recognized for purposes of the adoption tax credit.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThese changes apply to tax years beginning after 2024.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: United States Internal Revenue Service\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/questions-and-answers-about-refundability-and-recognizing-indian-tribal-governments-for-purposes-of-making-a-special-needs-determination-for-the-adoption-tax-credit\" role=\"button\">Read the Fact Sheet<\/a>\r\n\r\n <p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>5. JOB<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Chief Financial Officer, Eagle Mountain Casino<\/div>\r\nThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for Finance and Revenue Audit Departments, while overseeing the Cage, Drop\/Count, and the Purchasing Departments. The CFO is accountable for the financial operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy designed to preserve company assets. Will report accurate financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with corporate policy and internal controls.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/eagle-mountain-casino-porterville-ca-full-time-chief-financial-officer\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for opportunities to get involved? 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