GAO Seeks New Members for Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council
WASHINGTON (May 8, 2025) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking nominations for up to five positions on its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (TIAC). The Council was formed in 2022 to provide insights and recommendations and help guide GAO’s future work on critical issues affecting Tribal Nations and their citizens.
“The Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council has provided valuable input and insight into the challenges facing tribal communities,” said Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the GAO. “We are excited to continue our work with new members that will bring a diverse range of perspectives.”
GAO's oversight of federal programs that serve Tribes and their citizens aims to help Congress determine how best to meet the government's longstanding commitments to federally recognized Tribes. This work touches on critical areas including health care, education, economic development, environmental protection, justice, and infrastructure, among others.
The TIAC is comprised of up to 16 members representing Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Corporations, Native Hawaiian communities, and state-recognized tribes that can provide guidance on vital and emerging issues affecting their respective constituents and input on GAO’s work on federal programs that serve their communities.
GAO is now accepting nominations for up to five TIAC positions to be effective September 2025. Nominations must be submitted to [email protected] no later than June 6, 2025.
For more information about the Council and nomination requirements, contact Estelle Bowman at (202) 512-9220 or [email protected], Paige Gilbreath at (214) 777-5724 or [email protected], or visit GAO’s website. Inquiries may also be directed to Sarah Kaczmarek, Managing Director of Public Affairs, at (202) 512-4800.
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