# OCTOBER 2008 CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE

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## Text

OCTOBER 2008 CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE
BILL NO. CLB08-05
INTRODUCED BY CARL E. VENNE, CHAIRMAN
CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED:
"APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CROW
TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF TRIBAL REVENUE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009."
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 3(d) of the Crow Tribal Constitution and Bylaws
requires the Executive Branch of the Crow Tribal Government to prepare an annual budget for
the operation of the Tribal Government, including separate budgets for the Legislative and
Judicial Branches, for approval by the Legislative Branch and the Secretary ofthe Interior; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2(e) of the Constitution empowers the Legislative
Branch to grant final approval· or disapproval of the annual budget prepared by the Executive
Branch; and
WHEREAS, a budget for the expenditure of Crow Tribal revenue has been developed
by the Executive Branch for the Fiscal Year 2009 commencing in October 1, 2008 and ending
September 30, 2009 from the following sources of Tribal revenue:

1. General Fund of the Crow Tribe
2. 107th Judgment Fund
3. Indirect Cost Fund
TOTAL

$20,668,249
$ 4,690,000
$ 1,500,000
$26,863,249

WHEREAS, the Executive Branch has presented the attached line item budget for all
three branches of the Crow Tribal Government;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE:
Section 1.
Approval of the 2009 fiscal year budget for the expenditure of Crow
Tribal revenue. The attached 2009 fiscal year budget for the operation of the Crow Tribal
Government and the expenditure of Tribal revenues prepared by the Executive Branch and
reviewed by the Legislative Branch is hereby approved by the Crow Tribal Legislature.

October 2008 Session
Act Approving FY2009 BUdget 10.08.08
Page 1 of2

Section 2.
Additional Funding for Legislative Branch. From additional nonbudgeted revenues that are received by the Crow Tribe during the 2009 fiscal year, whether or
not the expenditure of such revenues requires an amended budget to be approved by the
Legislature under appIicableTriballaw, an additional $250,000 shall be allocated to the 2009
fiscal year budget for the LegiSlative Branch, subject to carry forward in the succeeding fiscal
year until fully expended.

CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that this Bill for an Act entitled "APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CROW TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE
EXPENDITURE OF TRIBAL REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009" was duly approved by
the Crow Tribal Legislature with a vote of..!1... in favor, --!L opposed, and --!L abstained, and
thata quorum was present on this 8 th

day of October, 2008.

~~
Speaker of the House
Crow Tribal Legislature

ATTEST:

~~JJt.&L
Secret~~ Tribal.Legislature
EXECUTIVE ACTION
I hereby

~ve,

---,0.-­

veto

this Bill for an Act entitled "APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE CROW TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF
TRIBAL REVENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009" pursuant to the· authority vested in the
Chairman of the Crow Tribe by Article V, Section 8 ofthe Constitution and Bylaws of the
Crow Tribe ofIndians, on this

-!l- day of ~

, 2008.

Carl E. Venne, C airman
Crow Tribal Executive Branch
October 2008 Session
Act Approving FY2009 Budget 10.08.08
Page 2 of2

· Bill or Resolution Number QLBD8' -05 Introduced by

Representative:

~ad-i)[e..Date of vote~;l...a)&,

No

Abstained

o

o

Yes

L. Plain Bull, Sr.

C. Goes Ahead
O. Costa
V. Crooked Ann
M. Not Afraid

P. Alden, Jr.
B. House
E. Fighter, Sr.
C.J. Stewart
L. Hogan, Jr.

S. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
O. Half, Jr.

t,./'

R. Old Crow, Sr.

v""

W. Plainfeather

/

D. Wilson

v""

J.D. Stone, Sr.

../"

B. Shane

v"'"

Secretary ofthe House

M. Covers Up, Sr.
Speaker ofthe House

Totals:

17

Res.u.It. Of.

:re:~ Not Pused

~

Senator Manuel Covers Up, Sr.
Speaker of the House

Date

Tabled

Veto-Override

~---11~""M~~:k. .!!!Io~.La~n~e=----D-at-e
Secretary of the House

CROW TRIBE REVENUE BUDGET

GENERAL FUND
COAL SEVERANCE TAX
COAl- GROSS PROCEEDS
OIL & GAS BONUSES
WESTMORELAND TAX CREDIT
CONoca
MTGASTAX
TABACCOTAX
TERO
LEASE REVENUE
UTILITY/PROPERY TAX
AML FUNDS
MISC
(INTEREST, MEC REIMB, BULLS, FINES, ETC)

FY09
8,255,459
2,596,966
2,720,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
950,000
1,066,028
200,000
132,100
240,000
600,000
1,407,696
20,668,249

107TH FUND
SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS
MULTI-PURPOSE RENTAL

INDIRECT COST
GENERAL FUND PORTION
107TH PORTION
FEDERAL PORTION

REVENUE BUDGET FY09 Submitted 919 08

4,690,000
5,000
4,695,000

1,500,000
1,500,000

I

CROW TRIBE - BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

63000 CROW FAIR RODEO
63100 CROW FAIR RACING
62950 CROW FAIR PARADE
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
65830 SANITATION SERVICES
67404 YOUTH RODEO

100C4 CULTURAL OFFICE
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

100C9 CREDIT DEPARTMENT
66100 TRANSFER OUT / CREDIT DEPT

9,292
34,295

FY 09 vs
FY08
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

449,247

215,734

0.0%

240,030
28,326
414

133,132
15,405
441

-3.1%
-1.8%
0.0%

382,524

268,770

148,977

133,245
15,123
939
133
149,440

200,000
200;000

363,628
363,628

255,552
255,552

112,932
112,932

36,121
3,743
1,263
41,127

65,433
6,819
380
72,632

74,868
8,075
250
83,193

311,000

Actual
FY07
51,000
51,000
35,000
9,238
83,173
5,495
305,134

332,030
39,013
500

342,303
39,721
500

371,543

200,000
200,000

BUdget
FY09
53,750
53,750
38,750
15,000
80,000

Projected
FY08
53,750
53,750
38,750
15,000
80,000

311,000

100E1 EDUCATION
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE

100E2EMERGENCY SHELTER
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63680 FOOD COSTS
64440 MILEAGE
64870 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66800 UTILITIES

100F1 FISH AND GAME
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63680 FOOD COSTS
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

100F3 COPS GRANT GENERAL FUND
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS

100G1 OPERATING/GENERAL
61580 BAD DEBT - CASINO
61800 BURIAL ASSISTANCE
62100 CONSTRUCTION
62500 LBH TOURISM PROJECT
63120 CROW NATIVE DAY
63450 ELECTIONS
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
63630 FESTIVITIES
63650 FSA & BIA LOAN PAYMENTS
63820 HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMITTEE
63923 IRRIGATION - BIA FEES
64080 LBH COLLEGE CONSTRUCTION LOAN PYMT
64090 LBH COLLEGE SUBSIDY
64190 LAND LEASEITRIBAL
64210 FEES LEVIED/JUDGEMENTS AGAINST TRIBE
64245 BARRETT PAYMENT
64270 LOBBYIST
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64820 PRYOR ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
65400 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

-3.0%

0.0%

140,128
17,018
545
417
117
472
1,253
1,407
13,451
174,807

404,718
47,554
1,400
3,000
5,000
550

444,819
49,922
1,400
3,000
5,000
550

180,000
642,223

180,000
684,691

125,656
14,765
140,420

193,319
22,754
2,448
1,885
5,884
474
5,707
204,932
437,404

162,853
19,279
2,244
1,858
1,268

205,589
24,707
424
4,649
575

1,290
60,973
249,765

239
36,093
272,276

225,000

261,133

221,179
32,732

150,000
45,000
10,000
45,000
266,301
7,200
33,000
218,890
531,110
55,000

150,000
35,000
10,000
45,000
266,301
7,200
33,000
218,890
531,110
55,000

153,038
46,442
131,255
104,386
266,301
4,200
15,182

145,063
22,199
34,082
132,187
266,301
5,900
52,641

2,658
213,391
85,333
59,885
97,928
56,710
26,899
67,230
266,301
7,900
12,491

1,000,000
6,941
135,000

1,000,000

86,184

7,500

11,560
1,012,500

39,316

18,707

254,827

209,767

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0.0%
-6.6%

335,188
35,728
370,916

225,000

45,000
40,000
249,600
283,654

-9.9%
-5.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

45,000
40,000
234,600
283,654

10,755
58,323
113,800
245,049

0.0%

0.0%
22.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

0.0%
0.0%
6.0%
0.0%

I

CROW TRIBE· BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
62100 CONSTRUCTION
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
62580 CONTRACTED SERV/ATTORNEY
63391 GRANTS TO SCHOOLS
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
64474 MOVING EXPENSES
64600 POSTAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
66800 UTILITIES

10012 EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAU EXECUTIVE COUNSEL
62535 CONTRACTED SERVICES/SPECIAL COUNSEL

1()()L3 EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAUPROSECUTION
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
62000 COMPUTER SERVICESISUPP&MAINT
62580 CONTRACTED SERV/ATTORNEY
64440 MILEAGE
64474 MOVING EXPENSES
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
100L4 EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAUPUBLIC SERVICES
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62500 CONTRACTED SERV/ATTORNEY
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE

Budget
FY09
2,500

Projected
FYOB
2,500

9,200
478,800

9,200
277,000

100P1 PARKS AND RECREATIONS
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62500 CONTRACED SERVICES

147,406

20,581
108,766

0.0%
42.1%

1,205
1,674

4,500
8,500
10,500

4,500
8,500
10,500

70
9,514
88
6,486
14,232
9,682

40,000
1,500
875,338

40,000
1,500
685,948

35,363
537
870,185

418,610

403,636

0.0%
0.0%
21.6%

130,000
130,000

130,000
130,000

156,868
156,868

119,188
119,188

113,800
113,800

0.0%
0.0%

233,294
27,412

139,699
15,632

56,498
6,383
500

53,492
6,292

22,408
2,577

40.1%
43.0%

1,500
1,200
600

4,000
1,200
600
1,629
2,400
2,000
500
2,500
170,160

86,427

67,084

52,687

-166.7%
0.0%
0.0%

655

2,400
2,000
500
2,500
271,406
95,839
11,261
19,800
1,200
128,100

655

811
12,786
133
5,323
3,709
2,258
780
8,899

140
6,356
2,449
1,564
925
7,774

0.0%

167
200
734
150,909

126,867

77,671

94,320
9,623
19,800

19,800

23,100

16,835

123,743

19,800

23,100

16,835

41,984
41,984

323,316
323,316

462,574
462,574

323,173
323,173

100L6 EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAUENERGY COUNSEL
62580 CONTRACTED SERV/ATTORNEY

100N1 NATURAL RESOURCES
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
63680 FOOD COSTS
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

133,116
14,000

100LS EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAUOUTSIDE COUNSEL
62580 CONTRACTED SERV/ATTORNEY

100L9 LODGE GRASS SUPPORT SERVICES
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS

Actual
FY07
7,394
159,449

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
37.3%
1.6%
14.5%
0.0%
100.0%
3.4%

1,548,951
1,548,951

233,209
27,402
260,611

227,286
26,887
254,173

114,382
13,897
128,279

77,736
9,134

110,030
12,346
38,790

182,598
20,820
98,091
26,799
1,764
4,471
762
12,017
78

290,976
34,078

176,665
20,722

-41.5%
-35.2%

126
1,472
1,345
445

406
2,100

-416.7%
19.7%
-400.0%

1,200
300
1,000

1,880
6,200
241
5,000

2.5%
1.9%
2.5%

1,200
90,570

6,232
180,719

243
5,354
352,998

4,179
84,912
417,533

705
1,122
3,624
15,854
221,199

122,461
14,389

119,420
14,006

88,281
10,528

70,061
8,288

73,811
8,950

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-419.3%
-99.5%

2.5%
2.7%

CROW TRIBE· BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
64400 MAINTENANCE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEL/OFF-RESERVATION
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

83.3%

24.5%
100W2 WESTMORELAND AERIAL PHOTO PROJECT
62100 CONSTRUCTION
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
63550 C.OJEQUIPMENT (oller $5000 only)
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER

100W9 WYOLA SUPPORT SERVICES
60200 SALARI ES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS

••••

~.j

150A ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORt
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63550 C.O.lEClUIPMENT (oller $5000 only)
64470 MISCELLANEOUS
64510 NURSING HOME SUBIDY
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
69020 107TH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

6.1%
5.3%
6.0%

i• • •".·I'.I'IlI&fI··!I"".I·II'·I~"'I>I·
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794,550
93,360

821,308
85,590

712,264
68,580

551,384
57,290

250,000
2,500

250,000
2,500

300,000
2,064

383,000

280,800
1,421,209

280,800
1,440,198

265,800
1,348,708

179,300
1,170,974

150B BARN DEPARTMENT
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
.65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS
150C CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM/LEGISLATIVE
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
63550 C.OJEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
63680 FOOD COSTS
64400 MAINtENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
65500 INAUGURATION CEREMONIES'
. 65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEL/OFF-RESERVATION
66800 UTILITIES

150H EDUCATION
60206 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
62701 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
63330 DONATIONS
63370 EDUCATION GRANTS
63390 EDUCATION GRANTS
63910 INCENTIVE/GRADUATE
64440 MILEAGE
65620 STUDENT ACTIVITIES
65650 STUDENT INCENTIVES- CON"I"INUING ED
65651 STUDENT INCENTIVES-JRlSR HIGH
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE

161,825
19,637
3,273
49
1,696
7,455
193,935
753,321
79,489
620

21,858
279
772

797,903
82,508
6,624
2,155
104,078
13,058
10,112
764
148

9,496
31,400
4,707

6,079
12,400
5.337

(52,294)
4,447
1,336,000

28,090
4,236
1,277,110

16,162
4,175
1,061,503

8,618
12,816
4,565
2,630
9,969
3,350
970,415

51,114.
6,006

50,304
5,656

32,911
3,927

15,000

10,260
6,000
16,500
164,000
65,000
900
60,000
20,000
65,000
900

35,794
3,967
2,917
180

975,084
21,794
2,934
15,350
161,111

6,384
24,000
5,000

1,097,652
87.009
3,200
13,207
105,000
18,500
15,000
2,000
1,000
6,779
5,500
24,000
5.000

100,000
4,500
1,450,000

1,045,712
79,997
3.200
13,207
150,000
15,000
2,000
1,000

20,000
495,000
100,000
1,200
100,000
50,000
150,000
1,180

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16,210
158,931
48,632
857
25,480
18,049
41,376
664

76,850
9,573
8,135
425
56

43,454
5,055
2,810

2,330

100,945
34,905
841
19,645
12,750
56,958

-5.0%
-8.8%
0.0%
0.0%
30.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
13.8%
0.0%
0.0%
152.3%
1.2%
7.9%

1.6%
5.8%
31.6%

86,150
48,950
1,103
8,625
10,087
30,448
3.686

17.5%
66.9%
35.0%
25.0%
40.0%
60.0%
56.7%

CROW TRIBE • BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

1501
SENIORS BENEFIT 67 & OLDER
65310 SENIORS BENEFITS

Budget
FY09
1,500
9,000
1,000,000

Projected
FY08
1,800
9,000
475,320

Actual
FY07
618
24,518
378,193

2,019,600
2,019,600

1,326,000
1,326,000

1,172,500
1,172,500

756,700
756,700

531,300
531,300

34.3%
34.3%

167,186
19,644

167,234
18,965

140,194
15,474

122,898
13,850

106,409
12,553
3,800

0.0%
3.5%

1,200

1,200

1,200
2,700
2,200
900

1,200
2,700
2,200
900

3,893
95
866
1,389
2,936
404
375

1,438
1,957
2,055

592
1,516
3,172

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

0.3%

-18.4%
-11.6%

150K ENROLLMENT
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63500 ENROLLMENT COMMITIEE
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
63680 FOOD COSTS
64440 MILEAGE
64700 PRINTING
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65700 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

150M PUBLIC SAFETY
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
63680 FOOD COSTS
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
66700 UNIFORMS
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

195,031

194,399

165,626

142,198

2,504
2,868
133,413

23,427
2,753
1,071

27,745
3,071
1,071

71,665
8,558

59,790
6,962

183,539
22,279

1,500

1,500

900
1,200

900
1,200

228
734
4,692

800

800

3,148

404
421
613
6,013
1,224
2,195

5,000
36,651

5,000
41,287

9,781
98,807

3,293
80,914

255,571
30,030

244,705
28,290

164,519
19,267

150,156
17,774

5,000
5,000
700
450
16,000
2,500

5,000
5,000
700
450
16,000
2,500

30,000

30,000

345,251

332,644

7,852
63
180
22,551
2,722
220
26,995
41
244,410

174,640
20,520

165,181
18,751

89,229
9,989

300
800

300
800

196,261

185,032

669,655
128,142
988,670
1,786,467

400,000

1500 MULTI~PURPOSE BLDG
60200 SALARIES
'60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62100 CONSTRUCTION
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
65900 TELEPHONE
66200 TRAVEL/OFF-RESERVATION
66800 UTILITIES
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

150Q ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPT
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
63680 FOOD COSTS
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIEs/OTHER
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

150R TRIBAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
61730 BOND PAYMENT/1997
69999 USDA LOAN / WATER PROJECT
64240 LOAN PMT/1s1 INTERSTATE

52.5%

150SE 107TH SUMMER YOUTH
60200 SALARIES

239
1,323
901
422

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

2,833
1,024

0.0%
0.0%
-12.6%

212,559

172,636
20,987
19,722

4.3%
5.8%

8,705
4,886
69
253
15,823
2,171

1,050

0.0%
0.0%

525
13,414
1,968

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

16,017

25,317

0.0%

215,854

255,618

3.7%

82,626
8,696
95

5.4%
8.6%

4,982
105,147

943
509
582
580
8,371
102,402

133,368
15,279
644
1,908
648
231
1,021
551
2,178
1,057
3,127
160,013

669,655

670,995

670,995

672,055

0.0%

988,670
1,658,325

988,670
1,659,665

1,443,037
2,114,032

1,285,272
1,957,327

0.0%
7.2%

400,000

412,027

367,916

275,743

0.0%

643
304

0.0%

5.7%

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CROW TRIBE - BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63680 FOOD COSTS
63910 INCENTIVE/GRADUATE
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

Budget
N09
47,000

10,000
5,000
462,000

Projected
FYOB
47,000

10,000
5,000
462,000

1SOT TOURISM
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS

200A IDC/ADMINISTRATION
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE

200B IDC/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE

200C IDC/CONTRACTS
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
'62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

2000 IDC/PERSONNEL OFFICE
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
61170 ADVERTISING
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEUOFF·RESERVATION

200E IDC/FINANCE
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62500 CONTRACTED SERVICES
64440 MILEAGE
64700 PRINTING
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66000 TRAINING
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION

200F
IDC/PROCUREMENT OFFICE
60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
64700 PRINTING

FY09 vs
FY08
0.0%

Actual
FY07
31,747
1,052
7,752
129

19,286
1,826

4,208
1,234
458,149

6,890
2,234
443,151

330,589

32,148
3,582
35,730

52,000
5,886
57,886

44,712
5,312
50,024

262,845
27,011

-11.6%
5.1%

4,434
294,290

0.0%
-9.6%

-6.5%
2.2%

11,600
612
738
7,722

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

331,327
38,931

369,756
36,953

329,876
30,504

10,000
380,258

10,000
416,709

8,656
369,036

332,993
33,363
1,696
10,352
378,405

42,595
5,005

45,365
4,894

45,410
4,845

44,660
5,119

47,600

50,259

22
50,277

346
50,125

25,947
2,887
76
760
29,670

331,178
38,913
1,500

281,237
31,455
1,200

233,211
25,742
2,834

167,666
18,455
4,019

15.1%
19.2%
20.0%

10,000

5,243

235,946
25,748
4,154
1,699
17,689

43,017

1,300
2,500
1,800
2,000
389,191

1,300
2,900
1,800
1,363
326,518

286
5,286
5,398
4,311
300,516

1,536
2,176
921
2,891
312,328

69,021
15,053
2,509
1,872
1,100
1,724
281,420

0.0%
-16.0%
0.0%
30.9%
16.1%

267,285
31,406
1,000
1,500
2,000
500
5,000
308,691

252,540
27,930
1,000
1,866
2,000
500
5,528
291,363

227,902
23,961
3,935

165,336
18,352
3,705

129,668
14,964
2,455

2,622
4,911
2,199
265,529

2,034
3,017
1,518
193,961

1,272
1,108
149,466

5.5%
11.1%
0.0%
-24.4%
0.0%
0.0%
-1Q.6%
5.6%

411,044
48,298

350,841
38,724

388,204
44,167

393,373
45,287

14.6%
19.8%

1,200
9,500
10,000
7,500

1,200
9,500
10,000
7,500

359,216
40,665
2,764
1,382
8,085
10,D83
7,007

417,765

1,570
430,771

1,931
5,882
5,813
4,449
2,016
6,407
465,158

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

487,541

1,990
7,806
7,327
11,405
3,016
18,774
482,688

14.3%

112,558
13,226

110,634
12,838

111,608
13,258

122,563
14,930
2,802

128,221
15,572

1.7%
2.9%

484

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960

7,587
793
2,440
2,189

-5.6%

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CROW TRIBE - BUDGET PROPOSAL DETAIL FY 2009

Budget
FY09

65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

200G

11,506

135,783

133,472

136,856

541,491
63,625

508,994
59,618

484,969
57,893

5,000
35,000
5,000
1,000
25,000
1,204
4,500
681,821

5,000
35,000
5,000
1,000
25,000
1,204
4,500
645,315

3,619
30,609
1,785
790
32,649
2,376
614,691

59,633
7,007

58,580
6,711

61,205
7,145

500
1,400
68,540

500
1,400
67,190

125,000
90,000
585,000
16,000
16,000
330,000

270
165,094

1.7%

500,962
60,534
2,100

452,037
55,088
4,900

6.0%
6.3%

33,763
1,233
858
34,440
240
4,884
639,013

16,715
999
1,533
24,833
4,016
560,121

0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
5.4%

119,602
14,474

1.8%
4.2%

548
1,143
70,041

96,728
11,501
4,995
795
52
114,070

781
231
135,089

0.0%
0.0%
2.0%

125,000
80,000
575,000
16,000
16,000
325,538

116,916
85,491
572,457
12,909
15,870
234,368

103,286
143,045
541,066
20,156
17,110
173,422

0.0%
11.1%
1.7%
0.0%
0.0%
1.4%

20,000
160,000
85,000

20,000
160,000
82,000

20,000
172,650
58,083

20,000
165,999
68,167

89,250
97,265
520,019
13,477
17,136
229,392
(11,759)
20,000
154,600
64,989

1,427,000

1,399,538

1,288,745

1,252,251

1,194,369

1.9%

104,891
12,325

108,904
12,156

112,940
13,636
53

100,076
12,176

-3.8%
1.4%

600
1,500
119,315

800
1,490
123,350

117,359
13,659
335
772
1,831
133,956

1,087
127,716

535
112,786

-33.3%
0.7%
-3.4%

108,618
12,763

103,467
12,107

69,280
8,126

51,811
6,014

28,000
300
6,000
155,680

28,000
300
1,500
145,373

25,058
671
1,949
105,083

21,957
844
1,703
82,329

65,Q88
7,720
347
25,456
591
1,250
100,453

0.0%
0.0%
3.5%

IDC/SECURITY

60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
64440 MILEAGE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66700 UNIFORMS

200M

10,000

IDC/OPERATING EXPENSES

61500 AUDIT
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
62520 CONTRACTED SERVICES/CPA
63475 EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATIONSITESTING
63620 FEES - BANK FEES
63900 INSURANCE
64470 MISCELLANEOUS
65400 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
65900 TELEPHONE
66800 UTILITIES
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

200J

10,000

'DC/RECORDS RETENTION

60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
62000 COMPUTER SERVICES/SUPP&MAINT
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER

2001

Actual
FY07

IDC/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
63550 C.O.lEQUIPMENT (over $5000 only)
63800 GSA RENTAL
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64440 MILEAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER
66200 TRAVEUOFF-RESERVATION
67000 VEHICLE OPERATING COSTS

200H

Projected
FYOB

IDCIMAILROOM

60200 SALARIES
60500 FRINGE BENEFITS
64400 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
64600 POSTAGE
65700 SUPPLIES/OFFICE
65800 SUPPLIES/OTHER

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4.7%
5.1%
0.0%
0.0%
75.0%
6.6%

CROW TRIBE OF INDIANS
Budget Narrative - General, 101h and Indirect Cost Funds
Total Budget $26,863,249
Fiscal Year 2009

GENERAL FUND BUDGET - $13,749,359
ELECTED ADMINISTRATION - $2,273,546
Thisdepartment is primarily utilized by the Tribal Officials. There are various line
items/functions within this department. The largest amount is designated to hire
employees at a total cost of$I,486,998. Employees that are not working under specific
programs or departments are posted here. The job duties and designations of these
employees vary widely. Many of the staff are placed at various schools, churches, and
city departments. Examples ofjob duties are custodians, aides, secretaries, etc.
Additionally, some of the staff are placed within various programs to help them get
trained for various positions within BIA, IHS and Federally-funded programs.
The next largest expense within this department is Travel. This is primarily for the
Elected Officials, but is also utilized by various employees that do not have Travel
designated to their particular departments. Officials are often required to travel to
Washington D.C. and Helena, as well as, other locations to conduct the business ofthe
Crow Tribe. Other expenses associated with this department are Bereavement Feeds,
food for staff meetings/gatherings, Emergency Assistance at $100 per household,
consultants to the Tribal Officials and various Office expenses.
BUFFALO PASTURE - $509,481
This department is set-up to monitor and maintain the Buffalo Pasture. The employees
patrol the pasture, as well as, round up the herds to sell the Buffalo. The proceeds from
the sale of the Buffalo are included in General Fund's revenues.
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT - $554,782
The purpose of this department is work on cleaning up various areas of the Crow Nation.
The duties include picking up trash, mowing and pulling weeds, maintaining fences and
buildings. Additionally, the staff works as caretakers ofthe Crone Ranch. This budget
doubled for Fiscal Year 2009 due to the reallocation of employees that were posting to
other departments, but actually work under this program.
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COURTS - $528,849
This department is responsible for operating the courts system of the Judicial Branch of
the Crow Nation. BIA,· also, funds a portion of the costs to operate the court system. The
Judicial Branch isa separate branch of the Crow Tribal government. There is a
separation of powers between the branches. The Judicial Branch has control over
spending their own funds, including setting salaries, budget modifications and making
purchases.
CROW FAIR - $311,000
This department provides the funding for the Crow Fair, which occurs annually each
August. The expenses are, basically, broken out equally at $53,750/each for the Pow
Wow, Racing, and Rodeo. The Parade receives $38,750. The remaining funding is for
porta potties, repairs and administration.
CULTURAL OFFICE - $371,543
This department is set-up to maintain the cultural affairs and activities ofthe Crow
Nation. Many of the employees work at the local churches.
CREDIT - $200,000
The Crow Tribe has taken over the accounting responsibilities of the Crow Tribe Credit
Department. The loan data is added to the Tribe's accounting system and is be monitored
by the Finance Department. This department will still authorize and issue the loans, as
well as, post the payments. Loans are issued based on the payments received from
previous loans and this supplement from General fund less any operating costs to run the
department.
FISH AND GAME - $642,223
This department patrols the various fishing and gaming locations within the Crow
Reservation. They are authorized to issue fines and licenses regarding fishing and
gaming on the Reservation. Besides salary expense, the largest expenditure is for vehicle
fuel and repairs for each of the patrol units.
COPS GRANT GENERAL FUND - $140,420
This department provides funding for 4 police officers that were paid for through COPS
Federal funding initially. We are required to match the Federal funds by continuing to
employ these officers for 1 year after the Federal funds were exhausted.
OPERATING - $2,469,755
This department is where General operating expenses of the Crow Tribe are coded that
does not qualify to be expensed to specific departments. This department contains
various line items. The largest expenses within this department include LBH College

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Tobacco Fund for $750,000, Pryor Enrichment Committee for $249,600, Burial
Assistance at $225,000, FSA & BIA loan payments at $266,301, Solid Waste at
$283,654, THPO assistance $200,000 and Native Days at $150,000.
GAMING COMMISSION - $104,800
This department pays the salaries of the Gaming Commissioners and secretary. The
Gaming Commissioners regulate the gaming ofthe Little Big Hom Casino.
OIL &.GAS DEVELOPMENT - $413,264
This department employs individuals who are working on the oil and gas contracts and
development for the Crow Tribe of Indians.
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION - $49,740
This department is set-up to supplement the various Health programs funded by both
General and IHS funds. This consists of mostly supplying personnel.
HEALTH-IHS SUPPORT - $101,150
This department is set-up to supplement and support the IHS service unit with staff.
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS - $1,375,000
This department is set-up to fund the required matches of various Federal programs.
Some of the larger matches the Tribe makes are to Head Start, Boys & Girls Club, Tribal
Elders, and Family Preservation. The newest match requirement is for a Veteran's
program that will by starting fiscal year 2009 for greater than $100,000.
HOMEOWNERS SERVICES - $50,000
This department's purpose is to assist the elderly and low-income individuals that need
small emergency home repairs. These funds Iwill be utilized in situations where repairs
are needed quickly rather than waiting for HIP approval such as, furnace replacement in
the middle of winter.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGAL SERVICES - $875,338
This department funds the in-house legal department at Crow Agency. This includes
several attorneys and non-attorney staff. There are various expenses for maintaining the
office space and office expenses at Crow Agency. Additionally, some outside legal
services will be paid from this budget.

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EXECUTIVE BRANCHIEXECUTIVE COUNSEL - $130,000
The department funds the attorney services of outside counsel regarding public relations
between the Tribe and the State, compliance issues with Federal grants, Legislative
proposals, and general organizational issues of the Tribe.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGALIPROSECUTION - $271,406
This department funds the attorney services of legal counsel working on the prosecution
of cases through the Crow Tribe's court system. It also includes the expenses of
maintaining an office at Crow Agency.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH LEGALIPUBLIC SERVICES - $128,100
This department funds the services of ah outside counsel to provide public defender
services to the defendants within the Crow Tribe's court system. It also funds an attorney
providing services to Tribal Members.
LODGE GRASS SUPPORT SERVICES - $260,611
This department is funding employees that work in the Lodge Grass area. They are
providing services at local area organizations.
NATURAL RESOURCES - $90,570
This department oversees the Natural Resources of the Crow Nation. This mainly
includes the farming and ranching aspects ofthe Crow Tribe's lands.
PARKS & RECREATION - $137,675
This department oversees the maintenance and services of the various Parks and
Recreation within the Crow Nation.
POLICE - $315,351
This department supplements the BIA Police department assisting with additional staff.
The staff duties range from police to dispatchers to custodians.
PRYOR SUPPORT SERVICES - $318,921
This department is funding employees that work in the Pryor area. They are providing
services at local area organizations, including the Pryor sub-office.

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SOCIAL SERVICE - $230,631
This fund is set-up to supplement the various Federal and State programs held under the
Crow Tribe that provide social services to the Crow Nation. There are 4 employees with
an average pay rateof$10.21/hr.
SOLID WASTE - $9,000
This department pays for septic tank pumping for Crow Tribal Members. It is
administered through our health department.
SEVEN HILLS HEALING CENTER - $113,050
The purpose of this fund is to supplement IHS and continue the good work being done at
Seven Hills. Seven Hills is a camp set-up to provide substance abuse treatment to the
youth of the Crow Nation.
TERO - $171,320
The purpose of this department is to provide staff and reimburse expenditures relating to
monitoring the compliance of the TERO ordinance of the Crow Tribe.
. TRIBAL LEASES - $264,301
The purpose.ofthisdepartment is to monitor Tribal land leases and collect the Tribal
lease revenues. This department tracks the different parcels of land and maintains the
leases negotiated on the land. Real estate taxes of the Crow Tribal lands are paid in this
department.
WATER DEPARTMENT - $191,161
The purpose of this department is to assist BIA with the Crow Water Department and
provide mai,ntenance and personnel for the Wyola and Pryor Water systems.
WYOLA SUPPORT SERVICES - $146,370
This department is funding employees that work in the Wyola area. They are providing
services at local area organizations.

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TH

FUND BUDGET - $8,912,469

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ~ $1,421,209
This department is to support the salaries of the Elected Officials, Cabinet Heads and
various administrative personnel. Additionally, this department supports the Nursing
Home with a subsidy of$250,000 at $20,833/month. The Nursing Home is in need of
additional funds to maintain its current operations. Also, this department supports the
10ih Advisory Committee. The committee submits recommendations to promote the
development of an economic system for the Crow Indian Reservation and other
reconunendations to better the Crow Tribe's operations. The committee receives $300
per committee meeting.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM/LEGISLATIVE - $1,450,000
This department funds the operations of the Legislative branch set-up by the new
constitution. The budget will cover elected delegate's salaries and other costs. These
delegates have quarterly legislative sessions that approve/disapprove various
resolutionslbills submitted. They have ongoing subcommittees that work on new
legislation for the Crow Nation. The Legislative Branch is a separate branch of the Crow
Tribal government. There is a separation ofpowers between the branches. The
Legislative Branch has control over spending their own funds, including setting salaries.
The budget detail submitted is only a rough estimate and is at the discretion of the
Legislative branch to make any Budget Modifications as desired.
EDUCATION - $1,000,000
This program provides financial assistance in the form of educational grants to all
members of the Crow Tribe that are accepted and/or enrolled in a college or university
and are in good academic standing. This program also includes an academic incentive
programfor all Crow Tribe members enrolled in Jr. High and High School. Additionally,
there are funds available for various student activities and other expenses related to the
Education department.
.SENIORS BENEFIT 67 & OLDER - $2,019,600
This department funds a monthly benefit to all Crow Tribe members over the age of 67.
Starting with the October 2008 payment, the monthly benefit amount will increase from
$200 to $300 per month. The purpose is to help the elderly cover their living expenses
as they reach an age they no longer can work and to help supplement any other income
they may receive.

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ENROLLMENT - $ 195,031
This department is established to maintain the records of the Crow Tribe Enrollment.
This department processes the per capita payments issued three times a year. Current and
updated information is needed too insure all Tribal members receive timely payments.
PUBLIC SAFETY - $ 36,651
This department provides funding to support the public safety concerns of the Crow Tribe
government. This includes developing and implementing a disaster emergency plan for
the Crow Reservation.. This entails contacting other agencies within the area to find what
can be cooperatively done in case of an emergency and seeking Federal and State
assistance with any funding needs.
MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING - $345,251
This department is set-up to fund staff, utilities and other expenses to maintain the Multi­
Purpose building on the Crow Reservation. This building is used for many functions for
Crow Tribal members.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - $196,261
This department has the overall responsibility of planning and economic. development for
the Crow Tribe. They will consider all recommendations from various committees,
including the 107th committee. They will submit proposals to the Executive Branch for
.potential development.
TRIBAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - $ 1,786,467
This department is established to fund the following payments:
1997 lOih Bond Payment: The Crow Tribal Council on September 13, 1997 did
meet and approve the issuance of bonds to fund authorized projects with the interest from
the 107th Boundary Settlement fund to be utilized for payments. Total payments for
fiscal year 2009 will be $669,655.
USDA Loan - Water Project: The Crow Tribe Legislature approved the issuance
of a loan with USDA in 2007 to provide funding for the Crow Agency Water System
Project. The first initial payment is scheduled for January 2009 at $14,238 per month.
Total payments for fiscal year 2009 will be $128,142.
1999 First Interstate Loan: The Crow Tribe Council approved the issuance of
loans from First Interstate with final approval February, 2000 with the proceeds for
development purposes. The loan payments are to be made from the 107th Boundary
Settlement fund. Total payments for fiscal year 2009 will be $988,670.

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107TH SUMMER YOUTH - $462,000
This program is established on the Crow Reservation to provide employment for the
Crow College Students and Youth during the Summer months. The Tribe receives
approximately $80,000 in Federal funds to hire youth, but this does not provide enough
funds to employ the hundreds of applications the Tribe receives for summer employment.

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INDIRECT COST FUND - $4,201,421

The purpose of the Indirect Cost Fund is to maintain the operations of a central
administration of the Crow Tribe. The Indirect Cost Fund has various departments whose
functions can be centralized and utilized by all departments/funds/programs of the Crow
Tribe. These functions/departments are determined to qualify for Indirect Cost fund
reimbursement under the Federal regulations as described in Circular A-87. They include
various functions such as; administration, community relations, contracts administration,
personnel, finance, procurement, facilities management, record retention, security, postal
administration and grant writing.
ADMINISTRATION - $380,258
This department is set-up to fund a portion of the elected official's salaries and staff for
the Elected Officials to maintain their administrative office.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - $47,600
This department is in charge of all public relations for the Crow Tribe.
CONTRACTS - $389,191
This department processes and reviews all contracts with the Federal and State
governments for various programs/grants with the Crow Tribe. This department assures
,compliance with the various grant and contract provisions.
PERSONNEL OFFICE - $308,691
This department is the human resources department for the Crow Tribe. This department
is responsible for maintaining the personnel records and assuring compliance with
applicable federal guidelines in the personnel management process.
FINANCE - $487,541
This department is responsible for processing all financial transactions of the Crow Tribe.
This includes payroll and vendor payment responsibilities. Other functions include cash
receipts, travel compliance and budget maintenance.
PROCUREMENT OFFICE - $135,783
The procurement department is responsible for purchasing of office supplies for the
various programs/funds and maintaining the on-hand Supplies Department. Additionally,
this department maintains inventory lists, manages the insurance policies, licenses
vehicles, and manages the GSA vehicle program.

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - $681,821
This department is responsible for the janitorial and grounds maintenance services of the
Tribal buildings. This includes janitorial supplies and repairs and maintenance of the
Tribal Administration buildings.

RECORDS RETENTION - $68,540
This department is responsible for maintaining and preserving all the records ofthe Crow
Tribe. This department complies with the records retentions policies as required by law
over the stated period of years.
OPERATING EXPENSES - $1,427,000
This department includes various expenses that are required to maintain the
administrative departments as listed within the Indirect Cost Fund and the various
programs/funds operating under the Crow Tribe. These include the telephone system,
utilities, insurance, and solid waste of the Crow Tribe. The expenses associated with
hiring an outside CPA firm to conduct the financial audit of the Crow Tribe· are included
here. Additionally, there is the expense associated with in-house CPA staff. There are
five full-time contractors and one part-time contractor posting to the CPA line item
within this department. The CPA contractors are responsible for the overall accounting
of the Crow Tribe and the preparation of Financial Statements for the Financial Audit as
required by law. Also, equipment needed to maintain the computer systems and internet
services of the Crow Tribe are included within this department.
SECURITY - $119,315
This department provides security within the Crow Tribe's administration building for
the elected officials, the property and personnel.
MAILROOM - $155,680
This department manages the outside mailing services of all the Crow Tribe's
departments/programs. They maintain the internal mail boxes for in-house memos and
newsletters.

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE
CROW TRIBAL GOVERNMENT
P.O. Box 309 - MAKAWASHA Avenue
Crow Agency, Montana 59022
Fax: (406) 638-2030
Phone: (406) 638~2023/2025/2238
Crow Country

Legislative Branch

OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF DELIVERY

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Larry Plain Bull, Sr.
Oliver Costa
Carlson Goes Ahead

I, Beverly M. Shane, Secretary of the Legislative Branch of the Crow Tribal
Government hereby this Transitional Action do deliver a True and Correct Official copy
Of the Final Approval for the following Bill:

BigHorn:
Vallgy of the GiYf!

INTRODUCED BY CARL E. VENNE, CHAIRMAN
CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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Vincent Crooked Arm
Marlin D. Not Afraid
Pat Alden, Jr.

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Black Lodgg
BruceR. House
Ertis Fighter, Sr.
Conrad J. Stewart

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED:

"APPROVL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
CROW TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF
TRIBAL
VENUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009"

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l!oydHogan, Jr.
Sidney Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Oliver Half, Jr.
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Vallgy pfthg Chigf
Manuel Covers Up, Sr.
Speaker of the House
Rudolph K. Old Crow
Woodrow Plainfeather
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Beverly M. Shane
Secretary of the House
Jonathan D. Stone
Dana Wilson

Beverly M. Sh e
Secretary of the House
Legislative Branch ofthe
Crow Tribal Government

Jackie Blacksmith,
Adminis~rative Officer
William bid Crow
Finance iOfficer/Admin.
Assist. .

Legislative Branch Staff

Noel Twb Leggins
Legal A~sistant
Kenny ~retty On Top
Maintenance/Custodian
Sergeant at Arms
Ronald ~rneson, Esq.,

Attorne~ At Law

Cc: file

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Acrow_montana%3Afbd24df3b2a18f34. Public record. Not legal advice.
