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Strategic finance for sovereign success
The NAFOA 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference brings together tribal, federal, state, and industry leaders to foster meaningful conversations about key financial and economic issues impacting Indian Country.
Attendees will experience two full days of breakout sessions and general sessions focused on:
- Tribal finance and investment strategies
- Economic development initiatives
- Federal policy updates
- Infrastructure and energy projects
- Youth and workforce development
- Technology and innovation in tribal economies
Be sure to catch the discussion with CLA’s Lupita Martinez:
Best Practices for Financial Audits and Agency Reviews
Tuesday, September 23 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Beyond mandatory external financial audits, Tribal governments encounter a complex array of federal and state agency demands, including desk reviews, on-site monitoring visits, and follow-up investigations.
This session will equip Tribal leaders and finance professionals with proven strategies for audit and review preparedness. It covers robust internal controls, meticulous documentation, and adherence to federal regulations while upholding Tribal sovereignty.
Attendees will gain actionable tools to transform regulatory challenges into powerful demonstrations of excellence in Tribal governance.