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Treasurer reports FY24 award as staff preview VITA tax-assistance plans

Cherokee Nation Tribal Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary

Treasurer Taylor announced a FY24 Certificate of Excellence for financial reporting and said staff are preparing for the FY25 audit; commerce staff described plans to expand the VITA tax-assistance program after serving about 3,000 people last year.

Treasurer Taylor told the council the Office of Financial Resources received a FY24 Certificate of Excellence for financial reporting and that staff are finalizing budget adjustments as they prepare for an FY25 audit.

Commerce and Career Services staff described upcoming program outreach. Anna Knight said the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) effort is being scheduled to serve more people this year after assisting about 3,000 people last year. Diane Kelly (Career Services) highlighted outreach work, spotlighted a successful participant, and thanked council members and staff for support in local economic and workforce activities.

Councilors thanked staff and noted cooperative efforts with local partners. There were no formal votes attached to the reports; the items were presented as informational updates to the council.

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