2019 SGAC Nomination – Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo
Nomination of Governor E. Michael Silvas
Advisory Committees
2021- TSGAC Letter: Establishment of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee
To fulfill the VA Tribal Consultation Policy, Executive Order 13175, and the Presidential Memorandum on Tribal Consultation, the TSGAC offers the following recommendations: • Prior to the establishment of the VA-TAC, we request that VA conduct consultation with Tribes regarding the VA-TAC charter, priorities, organizational structure, duties and process, including confirmation that the VA-TAC is …
2018- TSGAC Letter: Inclusion of Purchased and Referred Care (PRC) in Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Service Reimbursement Agreements
“The TSGAC urges the VA to establish a formally sanctioned workgroup or Tribal Advisory Committee comprised of Federal and Tribal officials to provide education, advocacy, policy guidance and recommendations regarding implementation of the VA-IHS MOU, related individual Tribal MOUs, and to ensure cooperation and coordination of healthcare programs and services for veterans. Currently, the VA …
2021- TSGAC Letter: 2020 Draft Revised VA-IHS MOU
TSGAC reviewed the draft revised MOU and offers recommendations, including: The addition of workforce development as a metric. The 2010 VA-IHS MOU included joint training and workforce development activities between VA and IHS staff as a measure. These joint training initiatives have been incredibly successful and are an excellent example of a best practice that …
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2021- TSGAC Letter: Funds Authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
“In response to IHS’ request for input on the factors it should consider in developing a methodology for allocating the funds authorized in ARPA, the Tribal SelfGovernance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) offers recommendations like those we provided during prior coronavirus relief consultations, including: • Funding allocations should use existing methodologies that rely upon well-known and understood …
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