With Others Cutting Costs, What is Tribal Government Doing?

Businesses aren't the only ones feeling the pinch in this economy. Local governments around us are cutting costs too. What's tribal government prepared to do?
Before the chief and vice chief sit down and discuss who they want to lose their jobs, here are some cost cutting suggestions before taking that drastic measure:
1. Stop all frivolous projects. The golf course comes to mind.
2. Actually have real, honest bidding for the necessary projects so that the much needed school construction could possibly save money.
3. Reevaluate what we spend on lobbying and campaign donations. Some of this may need to be cut out altogether.
4. Support any proposals that could actually raise revenue for the tribe.
Aside from these suggestions, should it have to come to cutting jobs, start from the top down. One glaring example is the deputy level of tribal government. Only one of those currently occupying these costly positions actually is worth the pay. Otherwise its a pointless and expensive level of bureaucracy that only serves to keep more distance between the chief and his constituents. Also how about ensuring that the tribe is getting the best for its money. Make everyone in management level and above reapply. Those who don't have the proper credentials should get their pink slips.
Better than that Tribal Council, Chief Hicks and Vice Chief Blythe, how about cutting your bloated salaries? I doubt honest polling would show that a majority of tribal members support the raises you gave yourselves, and you should never ask the employees to do what you yourselves aren't willing to do.
Tough times will call for sacrifices to be made by us all. No different should be expected of the tribe's elected officials.