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This Division is responsible for monitoring the financial management and accounting practices of the Tribe and Tribal entities. This is done by developing relationships with other governmental agencies, banks and lending institutions, investment managers, and insurers. All aspects relating to budget, technology, insurance, purchasing, investments, and accounting are found within the Finance Division.

Human Resources

The Financial Risk Management Department protects the assets of the Tribe (people, property, and financial resources) through management of the Tribe’s insurance risk avoidance programs including property, auto, general liability, workers’ compensation, medical and legal professional liability, and employee benefits including the Tribe’s self-insured health plans.

Budget & Treasury

The Budget & Treasury department manages the Tribal operating budget. The department also provides financial management and reporting of Federal and State grants and self governance program revenues and expenditures. The Treasury and Investment functions ensure all government and fiduciary funds maintain optimum bank and fund balances and are accounted for according to investment policies established by Tribal Council.

Procurement

The Procurement Department was created by Ordinance to operate as the central purchasing and contracting office for all Goods and Services purchased, leased or otherwise procured by the Tribe.

Information Systems

The Accounting Department was created by Ordinance to account for all financial resources and other assets of the Tribe in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). All resources over which the Tribal Council exercises any form of governmental, fiduciary or agency responsibility are accounted for in Tribal accounting records.