Project to Revise Tribal Shares for the Appraisal Services Program

The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (OST) has been working on a project to revise how funding shares are calculated and allocated to tribes who are performing, or are interested in performing, the appraisal program pursuant to P.L. 93-638, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, as amended [25 U.S.C. §450j-1(a)].

The tribal shares that were calculated in 1995 have not changed nor have they been recalculated in step with increased regional appraisal budgets. Revised formulas will ensure uniformity and transparency in determining: 1) tribal shares and 2) funding residual for inherent federal functions.

Between June and August 2009, OST held six consultation sessions in the following locations: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Rapid City, South Dakota; Portland, Oregon; Billings, Montana; Anchorage, Alaska and Albuquerque, New Mexico. All sessions were documented by court reporters and transcripts have been posted to this website.

OST will determine the next course of action relative to the project and post results here. If you have questions, please contact the Director of OAS at eldred_lesansee@ost.doi.gov or 505-816-1318.

U.S. Department of the Interior
Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians
1849 C Street, NW, Suite 5140 • Washington, D.C. 20240
(202) 208-4866 • (888) 678-6836 (Toll Free Trust Beneficiary Call Center)
Last Updated on 11/03/09