Letter to John Happy Camp from Indian Claims Commission Fiscal Year 1974 Budget Justification, 1972-12-31

The Indian Claims Commission is requesting an appropriation of $1,086,000 for fiscal year 1974, with $1,001,000 for personnel costs and $85,000 for other purposes. The Commission is responsible for hearing and adjudicating claims of Indian Tribes up to August 13, 1946. The budget estimate includes increases in personnel benefits, travel, rent, communications, utilities, other services, supplies, and equipment. The total obligations for FY 1974 are $1,086,000, with an increase of $11,000 from FY 1973.