In 2015, SGAC requested a status report regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ progress in developing a report to Congress on the funding needs of Tribal Courts in P.L. 83-280 States.
In 2015, SGAC recommended that Indian Affairs take a number of steps to improve coordination and communication with Self-Governance Tribes, including: BIA must notify Self-Governance Tribes of grant opportunities and be on equal footing for the evaluation of grant recipients. All BIA offices should communicate with Self-Governance Tribes, not just OSG. More Self-Governance Training needed …
In 2015, the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs responded to SGAC concerns regarding equitable Tiwahe funding for Self-Governance Tribes.
DOI Self-Governance Advisory Committee Protocols. Approved April 2014.
