The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) performs financial services for the tribal government, including financial report preparation, payroll processing for employees, Per Capita payments for Band members, vendor check processing, purchase order issuance, cash receipts, grant reporting, government budget preparation and monitoring, and general financial inquiry response. OMB also administers the Band Member Employee Loan Program, Burial Assistance Program, and the Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act Assistance Payment Programs.
Employee Payroll Services
Band employees can contact Employee Payroll Services with any payroll, vacation, or sick leave questions.
Jean Schaefer, Payroll Specialist ............................................................... 320-532-7879
E-mail: jean.schaefer@millelacsband.com
Insurance Services
Band employees can contact Insurance Services with any auto or property insurance coverage matters.
Chris Waite, Assistant to the Commissioner of Finance .............................. 320-532-7819
E-mail: chris.waite@millelacsband.com
Band Member Employee Loan Program
Employed Band members 18 years of age or older can apply for personal loans from the Revolving Loan Fund. Borrowers can contact the loan specialist for loan balance information.
Pam Boyd, Loan Specialist ........................................................................ 320-532-7467
E-mail: pam.boyd@millelacsband.com
Burial Assistance Program
Assists in covering funeral-related expenses of all enrolled Band members.
Sara Waite, Office Manager ....................................................................... 320-532-7471
E-mail: sara.waite@millelacsband.com
Vendor & Contract Service Payments
OMB issues vendor and contract payments twice per week.
Sara Waite, Office Manager ....................................................................... 320-532-7471
E-mail: sara.waite@millelacsband.com
Per Capita and Minor Trust Preparation/Distribution
OMB prepares and distributes adult Per Capita payments the first Thursday of every month (or an alternate date in extenuating circumstances). OMB prepares and distributes minor trust payments the third Friday of January, April, and October and the fourth Friday of July each year.
Alyssa Comey, Per Capita Specialist .......................................................... 320-532-8928
E-mail: alyssa.comey@millelacsband.com
Tribal General Welfare Exclusion Act Assistance
Payment Programs Preparation/Distribution
OMB prepares and distributes tribal general welfare assistance payments to eligible recipients the first Thursday of every month, unless a different distribution date is required. Disbursements are made in accordance with program guidelines, and subject to appropriation of funds.
Alyssa Comey, General Welfare Assistance Payments Specialist ................. 320-532-8928
E-mail: alyssa.comey@millelacsband.com
Employee Travel & Mileage Services
OMB issues mileage reimbursements on a monthly basis and employee travel payments as needed.
Pam Boyd, Employee Travel & Mileage Specialist ........................................ 320-532-7467
E-mail: pam.boyd@millelacsband.com
Budget Revision Form
Burial Assistance Program & Forms
Check Request Form
Declination Form – GWE
Declination Form – Per Capita
Band Member Employee Loans
EFT Letter
Electronic Pay Stub Form
Income Verification Form
Mileage Form
Official Address Change Form
Payroll Deduction Authorization Form
Payroll Direct Deposit E-Form
Per Capita Direct Deposit Form
Per Capita Stop Deposit Form
Power of Attorney Form
Purchase Request Form
Reloadable Debit Card Application
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Travel Per Diem Mileage Form
W-4 Form
W-9 Form