Tribes
Tribes
Donald N. Bernards
CPA
Partner
Brenda Bock
CPA, MBA
Partner
Joel M. Laubenstein
Principal
James A. Rotherham
CPA
Partner
Thomas Tagle
CPA
Partner
Thomas E. Unke
CPA
Partner
Our experience with tribal governments allows us to understand your challenges and provides us insight into governance and cultural nuances. We recognize your need to sustain a viable economy and balance an ever-changing regulatory environment with tight budgets.
Our specialized tribal services team understands the intricacies within sovereign governments and getting projects to the finish line on tribal lands. Our dedicated team uses mature industry and service expertise to meet the needs of tribal nations, governments and enterprises. We leverage extensive experience working with tribes nationwide to deliver solutions that provide lasting impact to tribal operations and strategic initiatives.
Our goal is to be your partner in reaching milestones, providing transparency with trusted, candid advice along the way. From economic energy independence to executing sound business transactions, we are with you through the entire process.
Our tribal team works with tribes nationwide, offering:
- Tribal utility authority formation
- 8(a) contract compliance
- Energy and infrastructure advisory
- Long-term planning advisory
- Economic development support
- Tribal government productivity and cost reduction
- Capital planning
- Gaming compliance
- Business process review
- Regulatory advisory
- Project development support
- Public/private partnership facilitation
- Grant advisory and writing
- Government contract audits and investigations
- Business information systems
- Commercial item contracting
- Contract claims and disputes
- Contract cost accounting
- Government contract labor compliance
American Rescue Plan resources for tribes
A look back on the CARES Act and what Indian Country can expect from the American Rescue Plan
Under the American Rescue Plan, tribes have more than $31.2 billion in direct funding allocations. Understanding the challenges from the CARES Act will help tribes plan for the ARP funding.
Preparing your tribe for the American Rescue Plan: a breakdown of the nearly $31.2 billion set-aside for Indian Country
There are many available government programs for tribes under the American Rescue Plan. See the outline below, which will guide you through the many options available and each program’s potential impact for your tribal government.
Direct financial assistance program development and administration for tribes under the ARP
Baker Tilly is here to assist tribal members who suffering from COVID-19 with administering financial assistance and grant programs under the American Rescue Plan.
Outsourced project management for tribal capital intensive infrastructure projects
ARP funding is available to address the necessary infrastructure investments needed across Indian Country. Baker Tilly is here to help your tribe allocate the funding and manage your projects accordingly.
Tribal supply chain and procurement support for delivery of essential goods and supplies
Baker Tilly is here to help tribes with the procurement and distribution of essential goods and supplies using funds from the American Rescue Plan.
Outsourced project management for tribal capital intensive broadband projects
A significant amount of American Rescue Plan funding is available to be used for broadband infrastructure projects. Baker Tilly can help your tribe execute on these complex projects.
Preliminary information regarding the $1 billion tribal broadband connectivity program
The $1 billion tribal broadband connectivity program is directed to assist tribal governments with broadband deployment and affordability. This article outlines the preliminary information of the program.
Metlakatla Indian Community keeps the lights on and replenishes resources by restructuring their utility
The Metlakatla Indian Community in southern Alaska faced the risk of the lights going out. They were dealing with outdated and inflexible management protocols, climate change, and loss of industry. Learn how Baker Tilly’s tribal services team mitigated the immediate crisis while developing a new management structure. This structure will better equip future generations to face the energy challenges ahead.
I have been very pleased with their specialized knowledge and understanding of tribal operations. They have exhibited strong knowledge of financial, accounting, and internal controls functions and provide valuable insights and best practice recommendations given their experience with other similar clients and situations.CFO, Tribal government
