BUSINESS · ISSUE 2 OF 3
The Nation's Enterprises
What it is
NTUA, NTEC, Gaming (NNGC), NAPI, KTNN — businesses the Navajo Nation owns. They were created to provide services and generate revenue under Navajo control. Nineteen candidates raised enterprise accountability in the 2026 interviews. The recurring questions: Are they making money? Are their boards qualified? Is the public getting any financial transparency? One presidential candidate could not confirm whether they profited personally from an enterprise.
Learn
Understand the system — then consult an expert
The Enterprises 101 — what enterprises are, how they are governed, and how accountability is supposed to work.
The companies the people own — the full record from the interviews.
Follow the Money — enterprise finances and what is and is not published.
The Gray Zone — why a tribally-owned business is the hardest thing on the Nation to hold accountable, on every axis.
Consult an expert: Ask about enterprise governance →
Plan & Assess
Where candidates stand — weigh it yourself
The Enterprises — candidates side by side — what each candidate said about enterprise accountability and reform.
Ask any candidate: Name one enterprise and state whether it is currently profitable. What oversight change would you make? Full list →
Act
What you can do now
Request it: Enterprise financial reports may be public or requestable. How to request records →
Report a concern: Enterprise governance concerns go to the Auditor General and the Council committee overseeing that enterprise. Find the right door →
Report & Monitor
Track progress — hold the right office accountable
What should be public: Enterprise annual financial statements, board member names and qualifications, audit reports, and CEO compensation. What should be public →
Track: Economic development survey → · Community Findings → · Share what you observe →