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Bill would require state reporting on federal funds passed through to tribes to improve transparency
Summary
Senate Bill 303 would direct state departments to report federal funds distributed to tribal governments and include indirect costs and program reporting; tribal representatives said the data will help tribes see what funding reaches them and compare allocations across agencies.
Sen. Wendy Boy introduced Senate Bill 303, a measure to increase transparency about federal funds the state distributes to tribal governments and to require departments to report allocations, indirect costs and program use to the state Office of Indian Affairs and the State‑Tribal Relations Committee.
Patrick Yawaki, representing Blackfeet Scribe and other tribal governments, testified in favor of the bill, calling it "a proactive…
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