Title 25

PART 115

Part 115 - Trust Funds For Tribes And Individual Indians

PART 115 - TRUST FUNDS FOR TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL INDIANS Authority:R.S. 441, as amended, R.S. 463, R.S. 465; 5 U.S.C. 301; 25 U.S.C. 2; 25 U.S.C. 9; 43 U.S.C. 1457; 25 U.S.C. 4001; 25 U.S.C. 161(a); 25 U.S.C. 162a; 25 U.S.C. 164; Pub. L. 87-283; Pub. L. 97-100; Pub. L. 97-257; Pub. L. 103-412; Pub. L. 97-458; 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. Source:66 FR 7094, Jan. 22, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

25:1.0.1.7.48.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Purpose, Definitions, and Public Information
25:1.0.1.7.48.1.93.1SECTION 115.001
   115.001 What is the purpose of this part
25:1.0.1.7.48.1.93.2SECTION 115.002
   115.002 What definitions do I need to know
25:1.0.1.7.48.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - IIM Accounts
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.1SECTION 115.100
   115.100 Osage Agency.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.2SECTION 115.101
   115.101 Individual accounts.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.3SECTION 115.102
   115.102 Adults under legal disability.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.4SECTION 115.103
   115.103 Payments by other Federal agencies.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.5SECTION 115.104
   115.104 Restrictions.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.6SECTION 115.105
   115.105 Funds of deceased Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.7SECTION 115.106
   115.106 Assets of members of the Agua Caliente Band of Mission Indians.
25:1.0.1.7.48.2.93.8SECTION 115.107
   115.107 Appeals.
25:1.0.1.7.48.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - IIM Accounts: Minors
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.1SECTION 115.400
   115.400 Will a minor's IIM account always be supervised
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.2SECTION 115.401
   115.401 What is a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.3SECTION 115.402
   115.402 Will a minor have access to information about his or her account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.4SECTION 115.403
   115.403 Who will receive information regarding a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.5SECTION 115.404
   115.404 What information will be provided in a minor's statement of performance
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.6SECTION 115.405
   115.405 How frequently will a minor's statement of performance be mailed
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.7SECTION 115.406
   115.406 Who provides an address of record for a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.8SECTION 115.407
   115.407 How is an address of record for a minor's supervised account changed
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.9SECTION 115.408
   115.408 May a minor's supervised account have more than one address on file with the BIA
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.10SECTION 115.409
   115.409 How is an address for a minor's residence changed
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.11SECTION 115.410
   115.410 What types of identification will the BIA or OTFM accept as “verifiable photo identification”
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.12SECTION 115.411
   115.411 What if the individual making a request regarding a minor's supervised account does not have any verifiable photo identification
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.13SECTION 115.412
   115.412 Will child support payments be accepted for deposit into a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.14SECTION 115.413
   115.413 Who may receive funds from a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.15SECTION 115.414
   115.414 What is an authorized disbursement request
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.16SECTION 115.415
   115.415 How will an authorized disbursement from a minor's supervised account be sent
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.17SECTION 115.416
   115.416 Will the United States post office forward mail regarding a minor's supervised account to a forwarding address left with the United States post office
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.18SECTION 115.417
   115.417 What portion of funds in a minor's supervised account may be withdrawn under a distribution plan
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.19SECTION 115.418
   115.418 What types of trust funds may a minor have
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.20SECTION 115.419
   115.419 Who develops a minor's distribution plan
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.21SECTION 115.420
   115.420 When developing a minor's distribution plan, what information must be considered and included in the evaluation
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.22SECTION 115.421
   115.421 What information will be included in the copy of the minor's distribution plan that will be provided to OTFM
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.23SECTION 115.422
   115.422 As a custodial parent, the legal guardian, the person who BIA has recognized as having control and custody of the minor, or an emancipated minor, what are your responsibilities if you receive trust funds from a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.24SECTION 115.423
   115.423 If you are a custodial parent, a legal guardian, or an emancipated minor, may BIA authorize the disbursement of funds from a minor's supervised account without your knowledge
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.25SECTION 115.424
   115.424 Who receives a copy of the BIA-approved distribution plan and any amendments to the plan
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.26SECTION 115.425
   115.425 What will we do if we find that a distribution plan has not been followed or an individual has acted improperly in regard to his or her duties involving a minor's trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.27SECTION 115.426
   115.426 What is the BIA's responsibility regarding the management of a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.28SECTION 115.427
   115.427 What is the BIA's annual review process for a minor's supervised account
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.29SECTION 115.428
   115.428 Will you automatically receive all of your trust funds when you reach the age of 18
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.30SECTION 115.429
   115.429 What do you need to do when you reach 18 years of age to access your trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.31SECTION 115.430
   115.430 Will your account lose its supervised status when you reach the age of 18
25:1.0.1.7.48.3.93.32SECTION 115.431
   115.431 If you are an emancipated minor may you withdraw trust funds from your account
25:1.0.1.7.48.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - IIM Accounts: Estate Accounts
25:1.0.1.7.48.4.93.1SECTION 115.500
   115.500 When is an estate account established
25:1.0.1.7.48.4.93.2SECTION 115.501
   115.501 How long will an estate account remain open
25:1.0.1.7.48.4.93.3SECTION 115.502
   115.502 Who inherits the money in an IIM account when an account holder dies
25:1.0.1.7.48.4.93.4SECTION 115.503
   115.503 May money in an IIM account be withdrawn after the death of an account holder but prior to the end of the probate proceedings
25:1.0.1.7.48.4.93.5SECTION 115.504
   115.504 If you have a life estate interest in income-producing trust assets, how will you receive the income
25:1.0.1.7.48.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - IIM Accounts: Hearing Process for Restricting an IIM Account
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.1SECTION 115.600
   115.600 If BIA decides to restrict your IIM account under § 115.102 or § 115.104, what procedures must the BIA follow
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.2SECTION 115.601
   115.601 Under what circumstances may the BIA restrict your IIM account through supervision or an encumbrance
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.3SECTION 115.602
   115.602 How will the BIA notify you or your guardian, as applicable, of its decision to restrict your IIM account
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.4SECTION 115.603
   115.603 What happens if BIA's notice of its decision to place a restriction on your IIM account that is sent by United States certified mail is returned to the BIA as undeliverable for any reason
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.5SECTION 115.604
   115.604 When will BIA authorize OTFM to place a restriction on your IIM account
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.6SECTION 115.605
   115.605 What information will the BIA include in its notice of the decision to restrict your IIM account
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.7SECTION 115.606
   115.606 What happens if you do not request a hearing to challenge BIA's decision to restrict your IIM account during the allotted time period
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.8SECTION 115.607
   115.607 How do you request a hearing to challenge the BIA's decision to restrict your IIM account
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.9SECTION 115.608
   115.608 If you request a hearing to challenge BIA's decision to restrict your IIM account, when will BIA conduct the hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.10SECTION 115.609
   115.609 Will you be allowed to present testimony and/or evidence at the hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.11SECTION 115.610
   115.610 Will you be allowed to present witnesses during a hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.12SECTION 115.611
   115.611 Will you be allowed to question opposing witnesses during a hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.13SECTION 115.612
   115.612 May you be represented by an attorney during your hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.14SECTION 115.613
   115.613 Will the BIA record the hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.15SECTION 115.614
   115.614 Why is the BIA hearing recorded
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.16SECTION 115.615
   115.615 How long after the hearing will BIA make its final decision
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.17SECTION 115.616
   115.616 What information will be included in BIA's final decision
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.18SECTION 115.617
   115.617 What happens when the BIA decides to supervise or encumber your IIM account after your hearing
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.19SECTION 115.618
   115.618 What happens if at the conclusion of the notice and hearing process we decide to encumber your IIM account because of an administrative error which resulted in funds that you do not own being deposited in your account or distributed to you or to a third party on your behalf
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.20SECTION 115.619
   115.619 If the BIA decides that the restriction on your IIM account will be continued after your hearing, do you have the right to appeal that decision
25:1.0.1.7.48.5.93.21SECTION 115.620
   115.620 If you decide to appeal the BIA's final decision pursuant to § 115.107, will the BIA restrict your IIM account during the appeal
25:1.0.1.7.48.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Trust Fund Accounts: General Information
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93SUBJGRP 93
   Investments and Interests
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.1SECTION 115.700
   115.700 Why is money held in trust for tribes and individual Indians
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.2SECTION 115.701
   115.701 What types of accounts are maintained for Indian trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.3SECTION 115.702
   115.702 What specific sources of money will be accepted for deposit into a trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.4SECTION 115.703
   115.703 May we accept for deposit into a trust account money not specified in § 115.702
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.5SECTION 115.704
   115.704 May we accept for deposit into a trust account retirement checks/payments or pension fund checks/payments even though those funds are not specified in § 115.702
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.6SECTION 115.705
   115.705 May we accept for deposit into a trust account money awarded or assessed by a court of competent jurisdiction
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.7SECTION 115.706
   115.706 When funds are awarded or assessed by a court of competent jurisdiction in a cause of action involving trust assets, what documentation is required to deposit the trust funds into a trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.8SECTION 115.707
   115.707 Will the Secretary accept administrative fees for deposit into a trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.9SECTION 115.708
   115.708 How quickly will trust funds received by the Secretary on behalf of tribes or individual Indians be deposited into a trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.10SECTION 115.709
   115.709 Will an annual audit be conducted on trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.11SECTION 115.710
   115.710 Does money in a trust account earn interest
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.12SECTION 115.711
   115.711 How is money in a trust account invested
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.13SECTION 115.712
   115.712 What is the interest rate earned on money in a trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.6.93.14SECTION 115.713
   115.713 When does money in a trust account start earning interest
25:1.0.1.7.48.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Tribal Accounts
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94SUBJGRP 94
   Investing and Managing Tribal Trust Funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.1SECTION 115.800
   115.800 When does OTFM open a tribal account
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.2SECTION 115.801
   115.801 How often will a tribe receive information about its trust account(s)
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.3SECTION 115.802
   115.802 May a tribe make a request to OTFM to receive information about its trust account more frequently
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.4SECTION 115.803
   115.803 What information will be provided in a statement of performance
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.5SECTION 115.804
   115.804 Will we account to a tribe for those trust funds the tribe receives through direct pay
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.6SECTION 115.805
   115.805 If a tribe is paid directly under a contract for the sale or use of trust assets, will we accept those trust funds for deposit into a tribal trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.7SECTION 115.806
   115.806 How will the BIA assist in the administration of tribal judgment fund accounts
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.8SECTION 115.807
   115.807 Will OTFM consult with tribes about investments of tribal trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.9SECTION 115.808
   115.808 Could trust fund investments made by OTFM lose money
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.10SECTION 115.809
   115.809 May a tribe recommend to OTFM how to invest the tribe's trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.11SECTION 115.810
   115.810 May a tribe directly invest and manage its trust funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.12SECTION 115.811
   115.811 Under what conditions may a tribe redeposit funds with OTFM that were previously withdrawn under the Trust Reform Act
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.13SECTION 115.812
   115.812 Is a tribe responsible for its expenditures of trust funds that are not made in compliance with statutory language or other federal law
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.14SECTION 115.813
   115.813 Is there a limit to the amount of trust funds OTFM will disburse from a tribal trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.94.15SECTION 115.814
   115.814 If a tribe withdraws money from its trust account for a particular purpose or project, may the tribe redeposit any money that was not used for its intended purpose
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.95SUBJGRP 95
   Withdrawing Tribal Trust Funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.95.16SECTION 115.815
   115.815 How does a tribe request trust funds from a tribal trust account
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.95.17SECTION 115.816
   115.816 May a tribe's request for a withdrawal of trust funds from its trust account be delayed or denied
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.95.18SECTION 115.817
   115.817 How does OTFM disburse money to a tribe
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.96SUBJGRP 96
   Unclaimed Per Capita Funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.96.19SECTION 115.818
   115.818 What happens if an Indian adult does not cash his or her per capita check
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.96.20SECTION 115.819
   115.819 What steps will be taken to locate an individual whose per capita check is returned as undeliverable or not cashed within twelve (12) months of issuance
25:1.0.1.7.48.7.96.21SECTION 115.820
   115.820 May OTFM transfer money in a returned per capita account to a tribal account
25:1.0.1.7.48.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Special Deposit Accounts
25:1.0.1.7.48.8.97.1SECTION 115.900
   115.900 Who receives the interest earned on trust funds in a special deposit account
25:1.0.1.7.48.8.97.2SECTION 115.901
   115.901 When will the trust funds in a special deposit account be credited or paid out to the owner of the funds
25:1.0.1.7.48.8.97.3SECTION 115.902
   115.902 May administrative or land conveyance fees paid as federal reimbursements be deposited in a special deposit account
25:1.0.1.7.48.8.97.4SECTION 115.903
   115.903 May cash bonds (e.g., performance bonds, appeal bonds, etc.) be deposited into a special deposit account
25:1.0.1.7.48.8.97.5SECTION 115.904
   115.904 Where earnest money is paid prior to Secretarial approval of a conveyance or contract instrument involving trust assets, may the BIA deposit that earnest money into a special deposit account
25:1.0.1.7.48.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Records
25:1.0.1.7.48.9.97.1SECTION 115.1000
   115.1000 Who owns the records associated with this part
25:1.0.1.7.48.9.97.2SECTION 115.1001
   115.1001 How must records associated with this part be preserved