Greetings,
Our office continues to settle into our new duties and responsibilities; and we are continuing to assist the President’s Office with the same. We are anticipating the final transition of executive and fiscal tasks to be completed by the end of December.
We have been reviewing re-calls of our workforce and systematically re-establishing various departments to full or near full capacity. Of course, we are keeping a watchful eye on the spread of COVID-19 in our region and will act accordingly. In preparation for dealing with the “third wave”, we have ordered 1,000 additional tests, so we are prepared for what comes.
As you may recall, the Seneca Nation received CARES Act funds from the U.S. Treasury Department this past summer. These funds have allowed us to continue to provide essential services and other critical needs as permitted under the CARES Act funding guidelines. We have been able to purchase equipment; as well as supply PPE, masks, hand sanitizer and other necessities to our community members. A portion of those funds have been distributed to each enrolled Seneca member to defray costs associated with purchasing masks, cleaning supplies and hand sanitizer, etc. In addition, we will be purchasing a good supply of PPE and other COVID-19 related supplies. The entire amount of CARES Act funds must be spent no later than December 30th. As we near the end of the spending obligation deadline, Council and Executives are meeting regularly to coordinate all final expenditures.
Please continue to remain vigilant against this deadly virus which is ravaging the entire country. We should all do our part to ensure the safety of ourselves and those around us. It will help a great deal – if we can stay home as much as possible.
Respectfully,
Rickey L. Armstrong, Sr.
