Indian Self-Determination Act, Chandler, AZ; May 2 & 3, 2019 

Public Law 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination Education & Assistance Act is about Tribal Sovereignty. It is about the tribes’ right to self-determination and self-sufficiency. It is about the tribes’ right to assume direct control and operation of federal programs, and reshape the programs to meet their needs. The Act is a unique law that has been in place for over 40 years, and it is important to fully understand it and how to implement and administer P.L. 93-638 programs.

KIVA provides the most comprehensive training on the Indian Self-Determination Act not found anywhere else in Indian Country.

KIVA has unique, unmatched knowledge and expertise about the Indian Self-Determination Act. KIVA’s founder and president was directly involved on the technical amendments to the law; and leading the development of the implementing regulations.  He played a key role in developing the Department of Interior’s Indian Self-Determination policies, including the Awarding Officials’ Delegation of Authority. He will instruct this course.

Attendees will receive special insight on how to interpret the law and regulations; and how they can exercise their tribal rights under the Act. 

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:

• Tribal Sovereign Rights under the Indian Self-Determination Act

• How ‘638 is different from Commercial Contracts and Discretionary Grants

• Unique Contractual Relationships under the Act

• Pub. L. 93-638 Statutes and Regulations (25 CFR Part 900) 

• Contract Declination Process & Appeals Process

• Secretary’s & Tribes’ Roles & Responsibilities under the Act

• Secretarial Funding Levels & Funding Protections

• Contract Support Costs (Indirect Costs) and Direct Contract Support Costs

• What is an Indirect Cost Rate? What is a Direct Cost Base?

• What are Direct Contract Support Costs?

• Contract Support Cost Litigation (Salazar v. Ramah)

• Contract Administration (Rules on: Modifications, Carry Over, Equipment,

 • OMB Super Circular and Impacts on Indian Self-Determination Act (Cost Principles, Audits, Indirect Costs, etc.)

• Single Audit Act and Audit Resolution Process 

KIVA guarantees its courses and provides follow-up technical assistance to all its clients who attendKIVA’s classes, at no additional cost.

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