Thursday, August 28, 2008
NBC Will Drop Challenge to Council Expenses, for Now
The National Business Center will not challenge the inclusion of expenses related to the tribal council as part of indirect cost negotiations. Previously the NBC had said it would only agree to those council expenses that can be documented and that are allowable in OMB Circular A-87 (see section 19), which meant it would not allow council stipends and salaries. However, according to an August 26 letter from James Cason, of the Department of Interior, Interior will defer implementation of that provision until 2010. In the meantime, Interior will be consulting with tribal governments on the provision and will be consulting with legal experts on the applicability of OMB Circular A-87 to tribal governments.
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I think the statement in your artical, "In the meantime, Interior will be consulting with the tribal governments...." is misleading to those reading this that have no clue as to how the Interior does consultations. The sad fact is, the tribes are given short notice to attend the meetings, just to be told that thier opinons are welcome, but really has no bearing on the direction or decisions that will be made. This is how the BIA consultations were conducted in California this past year. What a hoax.
ReplyDeletehow do i get a copy of letter from James Cason? Any info will help.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I obtain a copy of the August 26 letter from James Cason? Has anyone re-submitted their IDC proposal after this announcement? Thanks for all info.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone obtained a copy of James Cason's letter? Has anyone re-submitted their IDC proposal based on this decision?
ReplyDeleteIf you have any questions about the letter or indirect cost issues please e-mail Richard Phelps at richard.phelps@falmouthinstitute.com or call him at 800-992-4489, ext. 101. He will be able to forward the letter to you.
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