IHS Training Videos Help Tribes Implement New CSC Policies

REDW | June 2, 2017

A series of five new training videos from the Indian Health Service (IHS) are available to help Tribes with implementing the new Contract Support Cost (CSC) policy. Each module covers a key aspect of CSC, including statutory overview, definitions, policy updates, indirect cost, and direct cost. Read more.

Indian Health Service Offers Tribal Grants

REDW | June 2, 2017

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications in June from Tribes for three different grant opportunities:

To June 23, the IHS Office of Tribal Self-Governance (OTSG) is accepting applications for Planning Cooperative Agreements for the Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP). The purpose of the agreement is to provide resources to Tribes interested in entering the program and to existing Self-Governance Tribes interested in assuming new or expanded programs, services, functions and activities. Read more.

OMB Delays Procurement Rules for One More Year

REDW | May 30, 2017

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has announced an additional one-year grace period to implement procurement standards in the Uniform Guidance for tribal government and other non-federal groups. The new extension goes through December 25, 2017. Read more.

REDW Principals Corrine Wilson & Bruce Bleakman Contribute to Landmark NAFOA’s Financial Reporting Guide

REDW | April 25, 2017

The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) is set to release its new Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Their Enterprises (Orange Book) at its 35th Annual Conference in San Francisco April 23-27.

The new book marks several milestones. Not only is it the first accounting publication to address the unique operating environment of tribal governments, but it also was produced by a team of highly experienced professionals who work in Indian Country. In announcing the Orange Book, NAFOA credits its Financial Management advisory committee – and in particular, two of the leaders of REDW’s Tribal practice who wrote many of the volume’s 10 chapters. Read more.

Federal Court Affirms Tribe’s Sovereign Immunity in Interpretation of Title VII Claims

REDW | March 3, 2017

On February 21, 2017, a federal court in Wisconsin reaffirmed a tribe’s sovereign immunity with respect to Title VII claims of wrongful termination. The court found that tribes do not waive their sovereign immunity when they incorporate federal labor laws into their tribal code. Read more.

New Overtime Rule: 5 Steps for Tribes to Get Ready

REDW | June 16, 2016

The Department of Labor has finalized a rule that raises the salary threshold at which eligible workers qualify for overtime from $23,660 to $47,476 a year. Set to become effective on Dec. 1, 2016, the new threshold also will automatically increase every three years based on wage growth over time. With plenty of time to prepare, Tribes should consider five steps to be ready for the added salary expense. Read more.

New Indian Tax Extenders Offer Investment Incentives

Sandy Abalos | January 7, 2016

Just before its year-end recess, Congress approved its anticipated tax-extender package, which President Obama has since signed into law. The package makes permanent – or extends authorization for – a number of tax provisions affecting economic development in Indian Country.

The Indian Tax Extenders are designed to motivate both direct investment in projects on Indian lands and the hiring of Indian people. Read more.