b'The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a First Nations-led nonprofit organization that supports First Nations in developing or enhancing strong finance and administrative governance.In Ontario, 27 First Nations worked with the FMB and have enacted a Financial Administration Law (FAL). 22 First Nations have also received Financial Performance (FP) Certification. This allows them to access long-term affordable financing through the First Nations Finance Authority.The FMB would like to acknowledge the following 5 First Nations: Nipissing First Nation, Wasauksing First Nation, Chippewas of Rama, Chippewas of the Thames and Temagami First Nationall have now achieved the significant milestone of Financial Management System (FMS) Certification. This means their finance and administrative governance practices meet FMB Standards, which are based on internationally recognized standards of financial management.It was the strong leadership by Chief and Council and the dedication of their staff that were key into achieving the FMS Certification.Working with FMB and seeking FMS Certification provides several benefits including:Increased transparency and accountability to members and future business partnersBuilding skillset and reputation for strong finance and administrative governance practicesProvides council members and staff the tools they need to better manage the Nations financesIncreased stability and continuity through finance and governance practicesImproved risk managementTo request a presentation from the FMB, or for more information on how to access our tools and services at no cost:home fnfmb.commail@fnfmb.com1-877-925-6665'