FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Updated 11/9/2026

Q1:      What is the BNDN Contact email?     BNDN@omb.navajo-nsn.gov  Please submit all BNDN Authorization Form to this address. 

Q2:      What if there are multiple locations for a department, how do I fill out the BNDN Form?

A2:      The new BNDN Module is structured by department for now, thus the determination for User Access by department is at the discretion of the Department Director.  Keep in mind that all locations data (entire budget) will be visible to all those selected to utilize BNDN by department. 

Example 2:  ODY Administration has 5 locations-Chinle, Tuba City, Shiprock, Fort Defiance and Crownpoint.  If the ODY Department Director allows all agency to have a requester,  then those individuals would be able to see all records associated to ODY-Administration Department, including all agencies.

Q3:      What are the user access restrictions regarding email?

A3:       At this time, OMB is requesting for Navajo Nation Government email accounts only.  (i.e. Navajo-nsn.gov, nndode.org, navajodot.org, nntanf.org, etc.)

Q4:      Did the department number change?

A4:      Yes.  The department number has changed.  Please use the Business Unit Translator to view the new Financial Dimension Values.  You will notice the Department Dimension that indicates the new Department Number.

Q5:      How do I get BNDN Training?

A5:       Fill out the BNDN Authorization Form and submit to OMB at BNDN@omb.navajo-nsn.gov .  Thereafter, please await notification within Dayforce to view the BNDN Training Plans.  Start Date:  October 1, 2026

Q6:      How do I create a 164 Review coversheet in the new system with an assigned Document Number?

A5:      Process for Receiving a HighQ (NN Department of Justice) Tracking Number:

·          Start you intake/legal request form like you would for any HighQ request.

·          Type of Request: Request for Service

·          Description of Request: Receive a Tracking Number

·          Name of Division: Select Your Division

·          Client Name/Email/Phone

·          No documents need to uploaded to HighQ at this time.

Once this information is entered a HighQ Tracking number is submitted and emailed to the individual. When the Program re-submits the document it will identify whether it is a 164 Review of Executive Review.  In Doc. No. put the HighQ number with no dashes. Example, 26-0001 should be entered as 260001. Doc No Issued Date should be the date the RFS request was submitted to DOJ and HighQ number was generated.

Q7:      My project is pointing to a wrong project name how do I change it?

A7:      You will need to work with Office of the Controller and request to change the project name.

Q8:      Do we print and submit our certificate to OMB?

A7:      Initially, OMB requested for End Users to submit the BNDN Certificate.  At this time, there is no need for the certificate to be printed as, we are now able to view completion.

Q8:      My certification is done. Why am I unable to access the BNDN Production Environment?

A8:     Go to the BNDN Information Download link.  Download the BNDN First-Time Access Instructions.

Q9:    Where can I see how my Business Unit converted to the new ERP COA?

A9:     Power Bi is a conversion tool that shows how a Business Unit was converted into the new ERP Chart of Accounts (Department with Dimension Values).  There are version numbers to the Power BI so please understand that the latest Power Bi date:  11/3/2026. Any other Versions prior may have incorrect data.  In addition,  Power BI has 3 Buttons (Business Unit Translator, Business Unit Mapping, and Object Code Mapping).  Keep in mind the Business Unit Translator is viewed by individual Business Unit  along with other BU that is associated to a Award. Thus, if you would like to see the new dimension values per Business Unit you will need to click the X and enter a new number. 

Q10:  Where is my budget?

A10:    Budgets from GF - FY2027, K Accounts (FY26 and FY27), ARPA, N Accounts, and C Accounts are ready for the COA Conversion. The conversion process is currently taking place.  What needs to happen next is Validation of Budget Data being placed which will occur TBD. Which will then be available TBD.  Please keep in mind that OOC has budget controls lifted thus, please use your budget forms to assist with expending within F&SCM.  In addition, OOC has suspended any further changes to the COA thus, if your dept, div, award, project, location are wrong you will need to request from OOC to make those changes as OOC takes care of the Chart of Accounts. 

Q11:    Is there a BNDN Training Environment that I can do testing in?

A11:    Yes, there is a BNDN Training Environment https://bndntrn.performa.host/BNDN  In order to access, a BNDN Authorization Form will need to be submitted.

Q12:    Who do we go to for changes to the Chart of Accounts?

A12:    Office of the Controller.  Please see Suspension of Chart of Accounts (COA) Changes Memo from the Office of the Controller.