About AMR Incorporated
AMR Inc. works exclusively with Indian Country organizations including tribal governments, housing authorities, health clinics, enterprises, and other Tribal entities.
Our success includes the most difficult issues facing Tribal organizations. We deliver Solutions creating long-term value. Our commitment to developing strong, accurate, and timely accounting is an integral part of our strategy for success. Our approach is hands-on, on-site, and is based on building capacity and infrastructure sufficient to support the current and future needs of the organization.
In all of our projects, we work closely with management and Council to identify goals and priorities, establish key milestones, and manage change. Examples of typical project accomplishments include:
- Level 3 Sanctions from the Bureau of Indian Affairs--successfully resolved all of the issues for a Tribal Government resulting in restoring full Mature Status
- Negotiating Questioned Costs
- Eliminated over 4 million in questioned costs and penalties
- Successfully challenged a $400,000 questioned cost through the Federal court system
- Brought all accounting and reporting current and in compliance
- Seven years of delinquent A-133 Audits
- Seven years of delinquent Indirect Cost Proposals
- Years of delinquent quarterly financial compliance reports
We are an advocate for the Tribe and strive to identify opportunities. Accomplishing these goals positions the organization to successfully compete for additional grants and pursue economic development.
Pat O'Brien started his career auditing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act corporations while working for one of the world's largest Certified Public Accounting firms. His career includes auditing and being audited; giving him a unique perspective on both sides of the audit process. He successfully led a high-tech company through chapter 11 reorganization. His strong accounting background gives him a firm understanding of the challenges of managing an accounting/finance department.
AMR Inc.'s experienced team provides the services you need, when and where you need them, with the skill to respond to the increasingly complex regulations and accounting requirements.