Through conversations, MIP was recommended as it was a strong solution being used by other Tribal Nations. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska had a seasoned longtime staff, some of whom had worked with the tribe for over two decades, so changing existing accounting tools was a challenge.
In addition, The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska wanted to ensure the solution they picked would have strong tech support and training to ensure the shift to the new solution would be easier on the existing finance team. The Tribe also needed a system that would streamline their Accounts Payable bi-weekly processing time.
Working with disparate solutions over a twenty-year period, The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska wanted to make sure as well that they were able to find a fund accounting solution built for managing different funds and the diverse system of services they were offering – including domestic violence support, health services, educational services, environmental services, Ponca youth Enrichment fund and social services.
