Federal Studies

2000- GAO Report- FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT: Claims History and Issues Affecting Coverage for Tribal Self-Determination Contracts

“Under the first 15 years of the Self-Determination Act, tribal contractors generally assumed liability for accidents or torts (civil wrongdoings) caused by their employees. However, in 1990, the federal government permanently assumed this liability when Congress extended Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage to tribal contractors under the Self-Determination Act. Originally enacted in 1946, FTCA …

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1999- BIA Report on Tribal Priority Allocations

“As part of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funding, Tribal Priority Allocations (TPA) are the principal source of funds for tribal governments and agency offices at the reservation level. According to their unique needs and circumstances, tribes may prioritize funding among eight general categories: government, human services, education, public safety, community development, resources management, trust …

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2000- GAO Report: FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT- Issues Affecting Coverage for Tribal Self-Determination Contracts

“Federal regulations implementing FTCA prescribe the process that federal agencies must follow in resolving claims arising from the negligent or wrongful acts of federal employees. With the extension of FTCA coverage to tribal contractors, tribal employees under a self-determination contract are considered federal employees for the purpose of FTCA coverage. According to FTCA regulations, claims …

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2008: Framework for Developing Tribal Capacity Needed in the Indian General Assistance Program

“The purpose of IGAP grants is to help tribes develop environmental programs, and over 70 percent of tribes have met at least one of EPA’s strategic goals for improving human health and the environment in Indian country. However, only 12 percent of tribes are implementing Federal environmental programs. Many tribes have not developed long-term plans …

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