Improving Operations at the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Steps Taken to Enhance Services and Trust Responsibilities, 1973-01-18

Item — Box: 26, Folder: 16

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_1_26_16_0027

Staff Only

Steps are being taken to improve the operations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including realigning functions to area and agency offices, reducing non-essential staff, and focusing on trust responsibilities. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will report directly to the Secretary, with plans to upgrade the position to Assistant Secretary. Block grants for federally-recognized tribes are also being proposed. These measures aim to better serve the Indian community and fulfill trust responsibilities.