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Nessi tells it like it really is. Thank you for reinforcing some of the major concerns I have with seeing oppressive government at play. If it's not tangible, there's the intangible i.e. what I call "internal mechanisms of oppression." One example is when it comes to reporting statistics Congress needs to see whenever appropriation of funds are considered for BIA and Indian Tribes. Reporting forms i.e. the Analysis of Funds are blindly developed with instructions that are poorly worded which results in poorly reported numbers. In the final analysis, the numbers presented by BIA and Indian Tribes do not reflect the actual number of clients truly served in a given year. Regarding employee performance, I'm glad to see the small revision on the employee performance appraisal forms that now seeks to measure an employee's performance in a more "results driven" way. Yes, and I still observe the lack of respect for one's eight hour tour of duty, which seems to be the norm for BIA and Indian Tribes. While one does not wish to engage in oppressive government practices, one can also choose to stay (in the job) with the hopes of making a "minute dent" toward changes for the better which usually goes unnoticed regardless of one's honest and proactive efforts. And yes, BIA Bashing still exists. Indian Tribes also have to learn how to do their own homework if they expect higher amounts of funding streams to continue, esp. 638 compacted tribes. It is a shame when one discovers case records that are so poorly managed be it 638 contracts, IIM, or other records. Inspite of this, small measures of progress are to be appreciated but Indian Tribes still must do much much more if they ever want to become totally self-governed. Being totally responsible for the present is key, not blaming and making excuses.
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