Fixed Assets tracks and maintains records for all purchases of $5000 or greater, and maintains the insurance schedules of all insurable assets held by the Tribe and the Tribal programs. This includes but not limited to buildings, equipment, vehicles and infrastructure, this office also maintains the cellular service account for the Band. These records are audited on a yearly basis as with other financial records. Property and supply tags tribal property and maintain the GSA vehicles used by the Tribe, and oversees the disposal or selling of any tribal property.

The Red Lake Nation employs nearly a thousand employees, both full and part time. The Payroll Department processes payroll for employees on both a weekly and bi-weekly schedule.

Timesheets:
All bi-weekly timesheets are due in the Payroll Department at 4:00 PM on the Friday before the regular payroll date. Weekend workers must still submit timesheets on Mondays as soon as possible. Week 1 of the Weekly timesheets are due on Mondays; the Week 2 of the weekly payroll is due with the regular Bi-weekly schedule.

Early check requests:
All early check requests requiring a signature can be left in the “Early Check Box” located at the Payroll Department window. Please be advised that an early payroll check will be processed depending on the availability of Payroll Technicians. Please note that early checks are not available to those on the weekly schedule.

Background

The Red Lake Internal Audit Department is an entity of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and reports directly to the Tribal Treasurer as mandated by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations §542.42 and the National Indian Gaming Commission.  The Red Lake Internal Audit Department audits the gaming and non-gaming activities of Red Lake Gaming Enterprises, Inc. for compliance with all tribal/state/federal policies and procedures.  The Red Lake Internal Audit Department does not audit financials. 

 Mission Statement

 The Red Lake Internal Audit Department strives to promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with all tribal/state/federal regulations and laws as well as organizational internal controls to protect the assets of the Red Lake Gaming Enterprises, Inc. 

Purpose

All gaming and non-gaming activities at 7 Clans Casinos in Red Lake, Thief River Falls, and Warroad are subject to an internal audit.  The NIGC mandates that the Red Lake Internal Audit Department must perform the following gaming internal audits on an annual basis:

Table Games

Card Games

Slot Machines

Bingo (if applicable)

Pull tabs (if applicable)

Complimentary Services or Items

Gaming Promotions & Player Tracking Systems

Cage, Vault, Kiosk, Cash & Cash Equivalents

Information Technology & Information Technology Data

Drop & Count

Surveillance

Accounting

Non-gaming activities that may be audited as well:

Hotel operations (front desk, housekeeping/laundry, gift shop)

Water park

Restaurants/bars

Human Resources

Shipping & Receiving

Security

Public area cleaning/maintenance; and

Any other areas

Red Lake Internal Audit Staff

Desirie M. Wilson, Director

desiriewilson@redlakenation.org

(218) 679-1468

Connie Neadeau, Internal Auditor

connie.neadeau@redlakenation.org

(218) 679-1469

Office is located on the upper east wing of the Red Lake Nation Government Center, 15484 Migizi Drive, Red Lake, MN  56671. 

FAQ’s

What’s the purpose of an internal audit?

To evaluate and improve an organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes.

What is the internal audit process?

An internal audit involves a collaborative working relationship between the auditee and the internal audit staff.  The Director of Internal Audit will provide the manager with a checklist of questions and a timeline at least one month prior to the audit.  The Master Internal Audit Schedule will be presented at the beginning of each year to each casino manager.