BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars)—Continued The Federal Government has assumed responsibility for the protection and development of Indian trust property and it furnishes services normally provided other citizens through government and private agencies when they are not available to Indians. Programs carried on by the Bureau of Indian Affairs are aimed toward increased Indian participation in the management of Indian-owned resources and full Indian participation in American life. States and counties are participating at an increasing rate in the service programs. The ultimate goal of the entire program is to have Indian people take a place in the social and economic life of the Nation on the same basis as other citizens. General and special funds: EDUCATION AND WELFARE SERVICES For expenses necessary to provide education and welfare services for Indians, either directly or in cooperation with States and other organizations, including payment (in advance or from date of admission), of care, tuition, assistance, and other expenses of Indians in boarding homes, institutions, or schools; grants and other assistance to needy Indians; maintenance of law and order, and payment of rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law on Indian reservations or lands; and operation of Indian arts and crafts shops [and museums]; [$95,868,500 $106,895,000. (25 U.S.C. 13, 631-640; 48 U.S.C. 169, 250a, 250f; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 77 1. Educational assistance, facilities and services.-The Bureau operates Federal school facilities where public schools are not available or cannot meet the special needs of Indian children. Financial assistance is extended to public schools enrolling Indian children where tax-free Indian lands result in financial problems for the local districts and where other special problems exist that are not covered by Federal impact legislation, administered by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Grants are made to Indians to attend schools beyond the secondary level and assistance is given to adult Indians through an education and training program. In 1964 there were 133,000 Indian children in school60% attended public schools, 33% attended Federal schools and 7% attended mission and other schools. Indian children enrolled in Federal facilities and receiving higher education grants are as follows: 90,360 costs: Property or services transferred in without charge... -627 Total program costs, funded 1 89,733 -80 97,476 106,895 Change in selected resources 2 -734 PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT-Continued BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS-Continued General and special funds-Continued EDUCATION AND WELFARE SERVICES-Continued 3. Relocation and adult vocational training.-Through these programs Indians are aided in securing employment or enrolling in training which will qualify them for employment either locally or in industrial areas away from reservations. The services include financial assistance, as well as counseling and guidance. NUMBER OF UNITS ASSISTED the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including payment of irrigation assessments and charges; acquisition of water rights; advances for Indian industrial and business enterprises; operation of Indian arts and crafts shops and museums; and development of Indian arts and crafts, as authorized by law; [$40,390,000] $42,956,000. (25 U.S.C. 7a, 13, 305, 318a, 381, 385, 631-640; 16 U.S.C. 583, 590a-590f, 594; 48 U.S. C. 169, 250-250f; 29 Stat. 321; 33 Stat. 189, 595, 1048; 34 Stat. 1015; 35 Stat. 70, 558; 36 Stat. 269, 855; 38 Stat. 582; 45 Stat. 1562, 1639; 48 Stat. 362; 49 Stat. 887; 52 Stat. 80; 54 Stat. 707; 7 U.S.C. 1651-1656; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Assisted to accept direct employment... 140 140 3. Agricultural and industrial assistance.. 5,690 1,985 Vocational training preparatory to employment. 3,078 On-the-job training 808 4,320 4. Soil and moisture conservation.. 3,799 7,184 6,600 365 6,030 6,743 6,735 10,959 11,811 12,766 4. Maintaining law and order.-Police services and tribal court operations are financed on certain Indian reservations, and special officers direct enforcement of Federal law. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code Change in selected resources 2. 38,062 41,114 42,956 -223 10-08-2507-0-1-704 1964 actual 1965 1966 estimate estimate 10 Total obligations.... 37,839 41,114 42,956 95.0 Quarters and subsistence charges.. -581 -582 -582 3. Agricultural and industrial assistance. This activity provides for improved methods in farming, homemaking, the management of a revolving loan credit program for small business enterprises, and formulation of plans and programs for the economic development of the Indian people. 4. Soil and moisture conservation.-Land-use practices based on land inventories and soil conservation plans are introduced to control erosion and promote more effective utilization of soil and water resources. 5. Maintenance of roads.-The Bureau of Indian Affairs road system which requires maintenance includes 17,035 miles of roads on Indian reservations. 6. Development of Indian arts and crafts.-Production and marketing of the products of Indian crafts are fostered through formation of production groups; establishing of standards; and improving of markets, design, and production methods. 7. Management of Indian trust property.-Banking services are provided for Indians; land is purchased, sold, exchanged, and leased; and Indian property and money rights are safeguarded. Work is continuing on consolidation or disposal of fractionated land holdings, especially in those areas affected by readjustment legislation. 8. Repair and maintenance of buildings and utilities.— Federal buildings and their related utility and communication systems are maintained. Total number of permanent positions.. 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate 72 Obligated balance, start of year... 100 74 Obligated balance, end of year.. -100 Square foot of buildings maintained.... 23,707,500 26,312,000 28,800,000 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Under existing legislation, 1965.-A supplemental appropriation for 1965 is anticipated for fighting fires. CONSTRUCTION For construction, major repair, and improvement of irrigation and power systems, buildings, utilities, and other facilities; acquisition of lands and interests in lands; preparation of lands for farming; and architectural and engineering services by contract; [$52,009,000 $68,975,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That no part of the sum herein appropriated shall be used for the acquisition of land within the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming outside of the boundaries of existing Indian reservations except lands authorized by law to be acquired for the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project: Provided further, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, and Washington either inside or outside the boundaries of existing reservations: Provided further, That such amounts as may be available for the construction of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project may be transferred to the Bureau of Reclamation. (25 U.S.C. 13, 465, 631-640; Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1965.) |