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Office of Tribal Self-Governance UpdateIndian Health Service April 24, 2019Jennifer Cooper DirectorOffice of Tribal Self-Governance
IHS Strategic Plan Goal 1: Access New Tribes – Jan 1 • Ak-Chin Indian Community • Paskenta Band - Rolling Hills Clinic • 103 Compacts and 129 Funding Agreements • Over $2.3 billion transferred in Fiscal Year 2018 Over 370 Tribes participate
Top OTSG Priorities for FY 19 - Quarter 3 Goal 1: Objective 1.1: Recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, competent, and caring workforce • Recruit and fill OTSG vacancies • Vice: 2 Financial Analysts (GS 13-14), 1 Staff Assistant (GS 9-11) • New positions: 1 Financial Analyst (GS 9-11) and Agency Lead Negotiator position (GS 13-15) Goal 1: Objective 1.2: Build, strengthen, and sustain collaborative relationships • Finalize funding announcement for FY 2019 Self-Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements
Goal 2: Quality • Create quality improvement capability • Provide care to better meet the health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Native communities.
Goal 3: Management and Operation – Communication • Improve communication and provide timely follow-up on correspondences • Self-Governance Reports to Congress
Goal 3: Management and Operation – Manage Assets and Resources • Self Governance FY 2019 Budget - $5.8 million • Transferring funds to Tribes
Thank you Office of Tribal Self-Governance: 301-443-7821 www.ihs.gov/selfgovernance