Chitimacha Tribe Department & Services

Finance

The mission of the Chitimacha Finance Department is to accurately report the financial position to all parties with a vested interest in the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana.  Within the scope of this mission are responsibilities to:

  • Develop, monitor and enforce policies and procedures created to safeguard the Tribe’s assets
  • Provide Tribal Council with financial information on a timely and meaningful basis to aid in their decision making process
  • Accurately process the financial transactions in conformity with accounting principles set forth by government agencies, auditors, grantors, etc.
  • Disburse funds in a timely, accurate and reliable manner to employees, Tribal members, vendors and creditors
  • Prepare financial reports to satisfy the reporting requirements of various entities such as IRS, grantors, state and federal agencies

Contact Information:
Jessica Darden, Controller (Finance Director)
Email:  Finance@Chitimacha.gov

Physical Address:
155 Chitimacha Loop Rd. Charenton, LA  70523

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 661 Charenton, LA  70523

Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs (7:30 am – 5:00 pm) Friday (7:30 am – 11:30 am)
Sat-Sun (closed)

Phone: 337- 923-7911
Fax: 337-923-6848