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Growing Tribal Economies. Strengthening Tribal Finance.
The NAFOA Conference gathers to discuss current trends in tribal economic development and share resources with tribal financial professionals.
CLA professionals will be presenting high-quality, educational breakout sessions focused on critical issues facing Indian Country:
September 23 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
AI Empowerment in Tribal Finance
CLA speaker: Mitch Thompson, Digital Growth Director
Imagine a world where financial data crunches itself, fraud detection happens in real-time, and reports generate automatically. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality of AI in finance and accounting.
By automating tasks, improving accuracy, and providing deeper insights, AI is revolutionizing how tribes manage their money. Explore diverse use cases showing how AI systems are transforming data processing, accuracy, and decision-making for tribes.
Engage with experienced professionals and real-world examples to see firsthand the efficiency gains, reduced workloads, and innovative potential AI brings to financial management.
September 24 | 4 – 5 p.m.
Current Trends in Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
CLA speaker: Emilie Deveraux, Signing Director
Don't let evolving fraud schemes threaten your tribe's financial well-being. In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, understanding and preventing fraud is not just a matter of safeguarding assets but a fundamental aspect of maintaining trust and integrity within and outside your Tribal Government.
Learn to identify diverse scams, understand current trends in fraud tactics, and develop strategies for creating preventative measures. This session focuses on leading practices for incident response, aiming to reduce damage and facilitate a smoother recovery process.