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October 15, 1995 - SMOKE SIGNALS 1996 Proposed Budget
Budget Obligations:
The proposed budget for 1 996 reflects an effort to balance the needs of the
Tribe between the need to maintain current ongoing services and long term
investments which are subject of the Tribe's current strategic planning
effort.
Tribal Government Support Expenditures
Tribal Council $661,265
Provides for Tribal Council salaries, fringe and staff; supplies, travel,
training, dues, business expenses, the USDA food program, contributions
and public relations. The USDA food provides the Tribe's contribution to
the Siletz USDA food commodities program which Tribal members
participate in.
Cultural Board $120,350
The Tribal Council established a cultural board in 1 995 to coordinate culture
and heritage preservation activities and work towards establishment of a
cultural museum. The funds will be used to hire staff and provide operating
costs for the board.
Committee Budgets $164,127
The committee budgets cover operating expenses for committees
established by the Tribe. See budget tables for specific committee budgets.
Funding additions for the Education Committee in 1 996 includes $2,500 for
school emergency assistance and $3,500 for a Student Advisory Council.
General Council $3,000
Covers the costs for General Council meetings, including the meals.
Burial Fund $60,000
These funds provide burial costs under the Tribal burial program. Any funds
not expended are placed into a special fund to establish a self-sustaining
burial program for the Tribe.
Cultural Resources $50,000
This program to be established in 1995 will include the costs to hire staff to
monitor archaeological sites and cultural resource areas that are significant
to the Tribe.
Management and Administration $2,172,187
This area includes the executive, finance and administrative offices and staff.
Activities include administrative oversight of all programs and services,
accounting, payroll, purchasing, personnel, contract and grants management
and planning and policy development. These activities are funded through
the Tribe's indirect cost pool.
Newsletter Tribal $94,500
Provides funding for the Tribal newsletter program. Costs cover salaries,
printing, postage and other operating costs.
Enrollment $23,037
Provides staffing for the enrollmentvital statistics activities of the Tribe.
Equipment Acquisition $250,000
Covers the cost of major equipment purchased by the tribe, including
computers and printers and motor vehicles. In 1 996, funding is also provided
to purchase a van to replace the older elders' van currently in use.
Professional Services $200,000
Provides for consultants and professionals to assist the Tribe in federal
legislative matters, public relations, annual audit and policy and planning
development.
Contingency $100,000
These funds are used for unanticipated costs that may occur during the year.
Human Services Expenditures
Health and Social Services: $5,527,606
Provides for clinic services, contract health care, community health
representatives, mental health, dental services, adult and youth chemical
dependency treatment services, social services, Indian Child Welfare, JOBS,
Senior Services, etc.. See budget table for specific budgets.
Grand General Economic Timber BIAIHS Trust Funds &
Total Fund Indirect Development 10 Fund Other FederalState Designated Reserves
EXPENDITURES
Tribal Govt Support:
Tribal Council 661,265 382,445 278,820
Cultural Board 120,350 120,350
Fun RunWalk " . 2,570 2,570
Education Committee 21,000 9,250 11,750
Elections Committee 16,100 16,100
Elders Committee 7,000 3,500 3,500
Enrollment Committee .r . 3,926 1,963 1,963
Fish & Wildlife Committee .. 9,000 4,500 4,500
Health & Human Svcs Committee 37,426 1 8,713 18,713
Pow Wow Committee 44,175 44,175
Timber Committee 11,000 5,500 5,500
Veterans Committee .. . 6,000 6,000
Youth Treat Oversight Committee 8,500 4,250 4,250
General Council 3,000 3,000
Burial Fund 60,000 60,000
Cultural Resources 50,000 50,000
Management & Administration 2,172,187 155,472 2,016,715
Newsletter 94,500 19,500 75,000
Enrollment 23,037 23,037
Equipment Acquisition 250,000 250,000
Professional Services 200,000 105,000 95,000
Contingency 100,000 100,000
Total Govt Support 3,901,036 1,245,112 2,457,711 0 0 198,213