Synopsis: The supreme executive power of the state is vested in the Governor of Nevada and as such he/she is charged with seeing that all laws are faithfully executed. The Governor serves as chairman of the State Board of Examiners, Board of Directors for the Department of Transportation, Board of Prisons Commissioners, Board of Pardons Commissioners and Executive Branch Audit Committee. The Governor also serves as the Commander in Chief of the state military forces. The Governor is required to communicate by message on the condition of the state, recommend any legislation he deems necessary and submit a proposed executive budget at each regular session of the Legislature. Authority: Article 5 of the Nevada Constitution, NRS 223.

Synopsis: The Mansion Maintenance account was created to staff, operate and maintain the Governor's Mansion in Carson City. Additional allowances are included for the travel of the Governor's spouse to official functions.

Synopsis: The Federal Uniform Criminal Extradition Act requires governors of each state to return any person charged in another state with treason, a felony, or any other crime, who has fled from justice, and is subsequently apprehended in a state in which the crime was not committed. The Interstate Agreement on detainers covers inmates who are imprisoned in another state penal institution and wanted by the demanding state to stand trial on criminal charges. The Extradition Coordinator, who also serves as Nevada's Agreement Administrator, is responsible for ensuring the ends of justice are promoted by effectuating the return and/or temporary transfer of fugitives who have taken asylum in this state to the requesting states; effectuating the return and/or temporary transfer to Nevada of fugitives who have taken asylum in other states within the statutorily prescribed methods, procedures and time limits; recovering the monetary costs to which the state is entitled by virtue of this undertaking; and providing high quality continuing legal education on all aspects of extradition and detainer laws. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapters 178 and 179.

Synopsis: This program is created to staff and support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and workforce programs that will be administered through the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The program will also coordinate the planning, mapping and procurement of broadband in the State. The program will administer grants obtained for such initiatives. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.600

Synopsis: The Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation was initially established in accordance with Executive Order 2016-08, which established the Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) within the Office of the Governor in order to provide continued alignment within the workforce ecosystem and create a seamless workforce system that helps job seekers access employment, education, training and other supportive services. Sections 18-21 of Senate Bill 516 during the 2017 Legislative session codified OWINN into Nevada Revised Statutes. Section 20 established the powers and duties of the Executive Director of OWINN. Sections 14, 20, and 23 moved responsibilities for the oversight of the state's statewide longitudinal data system linking data relating to early childhood education programs and K-12 public education with data relating to postsecondary education and the workforce in Nevada from the P-20W Advisory Council to the Executive Director of OWINN. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.965

Synopsis: The Agency for Nuclear Projects: oversees the federal high level radioactive waste disposal program; participates in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing proceeding for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository; carries out independent technical, socioeconomic, and other studies; coordinates with state agencies and local governments on matters relating to radioactive waste and transportation; provides information to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Nuclear Projects, the public, and any interested parties; and provides technical and policy support with regard to other federal nuclear waste activities in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 459.009 - 459.0098.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission for Persons Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing is authorized to: 1) review services and practices of all state and local governmental entities relating to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired and advise those entities directly; and 2) provide persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired with information concerning services and resources that promote equality of opportunity for such persons. Statutory Authority: NRS 427A.750.

Synopsis: The Office for New Americans assists new and aspiring Americans to participate fully in civic and economic life and strengthen Nevada's welcoming environment. Statutory authority: NRS 223.910.

Synopsis: The Department of Indigent Defense Services provides oversight to criminal defense services provided to indigent persons in this state. The department has several mandated duties including establishing a maximum amount a county may be required to pay for the provision of indigent defense services; adopt regulations governing indigent defense services; provide training for indigent defense attorneys; collect uniform reporting from indigent defense attorneys; if necessary, provide for the transfer of responsibility for the provision of indigent defense services from a county to the Public Defender; allow such services to be transferred back to the county in certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Statutory Authority: NRS 180 and 260.

Synopsis: This program supports the 24-member Sentencing Commission, which provides legislative bodies with data-driven proposed legislation and recommendations on matters relating to elements of the system of criminal justice that affect certain sentences; evaluates the effectiveness and fiscal impact of various sentencing policies; recommends changes in the structure of sentencing; facilitates the development and maintenance of a statewide sentencing database; provides training regarding sentencing and related issues; evaluates the impact of various programs, identifies areas of sentencing disparities, and recommends statutory sentencing guidelines; collects data from certain agencies to track and assess outcomes resulting from the enactment of Assembly Bill 236 (2019); and identify gaps in the state's data tracking capabilities related to the criminal justice system and make recommendations for filling any such gaps. Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and Legislature which recommends changes to sentencing and recommendations for proposed legislation; not later than the second full week of each regular session of the Legislature submit a report to the Governor and Legislature which includes recommendations for improvements, changes, budgetary adjustments, and additional recommendations for future legislation and policy options to enhance public safety and control corrections costs; adopt a formula to calculate the amount of costs avoided because of the enactment of AB 236 (2019) and submit not later than December 1 of each fiscal year a statement of the these costs avoided; not later than August 1 of each even-numbered year submit a report containing the projected amount of costs avoided and recommendations for reinvestment of the amount of those costs avoided to provide financial support to programs and services that address behavioral health needs of persons involved in the criminal justice system in order to reduce recidivism. Statutory authority: NRS 176.0134, NRS 176.01343, and NRS 176.01347.

Synopsis: The Washington, D.C. office is responsible for identifying, monitoring and providing information on selected federal issues of high priority to the State of Nevada, such as nuclear waste, transportation funding and gaming. Other responsibilities include the identification of Economic Development Programs undertaken in other states that might be utilized in Nevada, dissemination of information on legislative decisions of importance to Nevada businesses and assistance to encourage foreign investment in Nevada.

Synopsis: Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers (NAIW) provides free legal representation to workers' compensation claimants. The agency also provides the public with accurate information about workers' compensation procedures and claimants' rights. NAIW encourages professional growth, personal development and equal opportunity for all of its employees. Statutory Authority: NRS 616A.435 - 616A.465.

Synopsis: The Hearings and Appeals Division is responsible for conducting all hearings in disputed workers' compensation cases, Victims of Crime cases, and appeals from state bid awards. In addition, the division conducts hearings via inter-agency agreements for various state agencies. Statutory Authority: NRS 616A, NRS 616B, NRS 616C, NRS 616D, NRS 217, NRS 233B, NRS 333 and NAC 616C.2753.

Synopsis: The Nevada Public Employees' Deferred Compensation Program (NDC), a division of the Department of Administration, is a voluntary tax-deferred supplemental state retirement plan (IRC 457(b)), which provides participants and their beneficiaries with a valuable supplement to their Nevada Public Employees Retirement System pension, Social Security and any other retirement savings. The program operates solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries. The NDC Committee, appointed by the Governor pursuant to NRS 287.325, provides governance and oversight of the investment management and plan design of the program, and strives to provide quality investment options at minimal costs while maintaining high standards of customer service to participating employees. The NDC's Executive Officer is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Administration. The NDC Executive Officer and administrative staff serve as the primary support to the NDC Committee and manage the program contractors, communicate and educate qualified employees on the importance of supplemental savings through seminars, newsletters and other educational efforts, and are responsible for administering the program in accordance with established state and federal guidelines. All program expenses are paid from revenue generated by an established and fully transparent fee structure adopted and directed by the NDC Committee and implemented through the program's contracted record keeper.

Synopsis: The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term. The Lieutenant Governor is the highest officer in the state after the Governor and serves as Acting Governor when the governor is out of state or temporarily incapacitated. The Lieutenant Governor's executive duties include serving as a member of the Governor's Cabinet, Chair of the Commission on Tourism, Chair of the Advisory Council on Outdoor Recreation, Vice-Chair of the State Board of Transportation, a member of the Board of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and a member of the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The Lieutenant Governor's Office oversees both the Office of Small Business Advocacy and the Keep Nevada Working Task Force, the latter of which the Lieutenant Governor is a permanent appointed member and Chair as of 2021-23. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor serves as an appointed member to the Governor's Commission on Homeland Security. In fiscal year 2020 and 2021, the Lieutenant Governor also served as the Chair of the Nevada Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census. The Lieutenant Governor is the only elected official with specific duties and powers in two branches of state government, the executive and legislative branches. When the State Legislature convenes for its biennial sessions, the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Senate. Although the Lieutenant Governor is the Senate's presiding officer, they are not a member and cannot vote on any question or legislative measure except to break a tie. The Lieutenant Governor can pursue up to three legislative initiatives during regular sessions. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 17 and 18; Statutory Authority: NRS 224.

Synopsis: The Office of Small Business Advocacy was created pursuant to Assembly Bill 184 of the 2021 Legislative Session, NRS 224, within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Synopsis: Established by the Constitution of Nevada, the Office of the Attorney General is responsible for providing legal services to the Executive Branch of state government. The Attorney General's responsibility is also to the citizens of the state, and as an independent constitutional officer, the Attorney General must ensure the law is being administered fairly and correctly. As the state's chief law enforcement officer, the Attorney General represents the people of Nevada before trial and appellate courts of Nevada and the United States in criminal and civil matters; serves as legal counsel to state officers, most boards, commissions, and departments; and assists the 17 district attorneys of the state. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 19 of the Nevada Constitution. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 228.

Synopsis: The Attorney General Special Litigation Fund was established to pay expenses directly related to investigation, preparation, prosecution, and defense of potential lawsuits. Primary focus of this budget include Nuclear Waste Litigation and Public Works Board supported by the Construction Law Counsel position and Tobacco Enforcement.

Synopsis: The Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit (WCFU) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all workers' compensation fraud committed in the State of Nevada by employers, employees (claimants) or medical providers against companies providing insurance and any of Nevada's self-insured employers. The WCFU is also the sole government agency responsible for prosecuting any fraud committed in the administration of workers' compensation. Statutory Authority NRS Chapters 228 and 616D. The Insurance Fraud Unit has the primary statutory responsibility to criminally prosecute those who make, or assist someone else in making, material misrepresentations on applications for insurance and/or submit false claims for benefits with private insurance companies. Statutory Authority NRS Chapters 228.412 and 686A.2815.

Synopsis: The mission of the Crime Prevention/Missing Children Unit is to assist in locating missing children and to protect children from exploitation. The unit operates as a center for public education of state and federal laws pertaining to missing, exploited and victimized children. This unit provides assistance in judiciary education to law enforcement agencies. Statutory authority: NRS 432.150-220. This budget is supported by the General Fund appropriations and fees generated by the sale of the missing children license plates and civil penalties received pursuant to NRS 217.260 & NRS 228.280.

Synopsis: The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is responsible for investigating and prosecuting medical provider fraud in the Nevada Medicaid Program; neglect or abuse of patients in Medicaid-funded medical facilities; and misappropriation of patient trust funds at medical facilities receiving Medicaid funding. The MFCU jurisdiction was extended by act of Congress in 1999 to allow investigation of fraud in all federally funded health care programs and to investigate resident abuse or neglect in non-Medicaid-funded care facilities. (42 U.S.C. 1396b(q)). In addition to criminal prosecutions, the MFCU may also seek civil monetary penalties as set forth in NRS 422.580. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapters 228 and 422.

Synopsis: The Bureau of Consumer Protection, headed by the State Consumers Advocate represents the public interest and customers interest, particularly regarding activities of consumers related to the protection of public utilities and areas of consumer protection. Statutory Authority: NRS 90, 228, 597, 598, 598A, 598C, 599B, and 711.

Synopsis: Established in state fiscal year 2006 for domestic violence grants, this budget account was renamed in the state fiscal year 2017 - 2019 biennial budget to the Grants Unit to more accurately reflect various grants received by the Office of the Attorney General. This account receives two violence against women formula grants each year, as well as other grants to fight the opioid epidemic, elder abuse, and provides support to victims of crime. In addition to these grants, the office seeks supplemental awards to fund various projects for the Attorney General's office. Statutory Authority: NRS 228

Synopsis: The mission of the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys is to develop and implement a training program for prosecutors in the state; to coordinate the development of policies for conducting criminal and civil prosecutions; and to coordinate proposed legislation for submission to the Legislature. Statutory Authority: NRS 241A.010 to NRS 241A.090. In 2001, the Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 548, which authorizes the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys to be funded with administrative assessments. See NRS 176.059. In addition, the council is authorized to receive grant funding pursuant to NRS 241A.090.

Synopsis: The Victims of Domestic Violence budget encompasses programs relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and the Office of Ombudsman for Domestic Violence. The Domestic Violence Ombudsman is responsible for standardizing and overseeing the treatment of domestic violence offenders, as well as, assisting in the statewide coordination of domestic violence services and training. The purpose of the Office of Ombudsman is to prepare reports relating to victims of domestic violence, provide necessary assistance to victims, and provide education to the public related to domestic violence, including prevention assistance available to victims and treatment available for persons who commit domestic violence. The Ombudsman administers the account for district court assessments collected as a result of domestic violence convictions. The District Court assessment monies can be utilized to assist in training law enforcement, prosecutors, the judiciary, and the general public in the area of domestic violence. District Court assessments also support the Committee on Domestic Violence activities and have been used in previous years to support the Ombudsman position itself. The purpose of the Committee on Domestic Violence is to adopt regulations to evaluate, certify, and monitor programs that treat persons who commit domestic violence; review and evaluate existing domestic violence training programs provided to peace officers; and make recommendations to the Commission on Peace Officers' Standard and Training. Statutory Authority: NRS 228.440 and 228.470.

Synopsis: The Attorney General Forfeiture budget account was created in state fiscal year 2016 to receive funding from the Department of Treasury Equitable Sharing Program. The funds are for any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in an investigation or prosecution that results in federal forfeitures. The participating agency may request an equitable share of the forfeiture net proceeds.

Synopsis: The National Settlement Administration, headed by the state Consumer Advocate, provides professional representation and progressive advocacy for the consumer specific to consumer protection and financial fraud. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 228.

Synopsis: This budget account was established during the 79th Legislative Session (2017) to administer favorable statewide settlements received by the Office of the Attorney General. Since that time the State has been awarded a number of settlements from various sources such as, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Uber, Lenovo, and Western Union. These funds have been placed in the Attorney General's Office non-executive settlement budget to be used in accordance with the terms of the specific settlement, and as approved by the Legislature.

Synopsis: Established through AB 357 of the 81st Legislative Session, the Consumer Protection Legal Account was created to receive transfers of funds from the Consumer Protection Administrative Account and use funds in support of the Office of the Attorney General activities as well as distributions to legal aid organizations defined in NRS 19.031. Statutory Authority: NRS 2257.333; NRS 228.334

Synopsis: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to effectively and efficiently serve the public by performing statutory duties to: ensure the integrity of elections; facilitate business filings and compliance; regulate investment advisors/broker-dealers and protect consumers against securities fraud; preserve certain public records; appoint notaries public, and enforce provisions governing the practice of notaries; register document preparation services and enforce provisions governing their registration and practice; administer and maintain registries for advance directives, domestic partnerships, and ministers; and promote public awareness and education in these and related areas. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 20. Statutory Authority: Nevada Revised Statutes 225, 240, 122A, 449.900.

Synopsis: The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Bush on October 29, 2002. HAVA was a response to the irregularities in voting systems and processes unveiled during the 2000 Presidential Election. This program provides for improving the administration of elections for federal office; replacing voting equipment that only records a voter's intent electronically with equipment that utilizes a voter-verified paper record; implementing a post-election audit system that provides a high-level of confidence in the accuracy of the final vote tally; upgrading election-related computer systems to address cyber vulnerabilities identified through Department of Homeland Security or similar scans or assessments of existing election systems; facilitating cybersecurity training; implementing established cybersecurity best practices for election systems; and funding other activities that will improve the security of elections for federal office. Statutory Authority: Nevada Revised Statues 293.442

Synopsis: The State Archives and Records program administers comprehensive, cost-effective programs for the creation, maintenance, retention, preservation, and secure disposition of state government executive branch records. The Archives and Records program also renders services and support to all other state entities, Tribal and local governments, and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The State Archives collects, preserves, manages, and provides open access to information that documents the history and functions of the Nevada state government, promotes transparency, protects civil rights, and encourages responsible stewardship of public records. This includes statutory authority to take custody of the Governor's records as he leaves office and open them for public inspection (NRS 378.290). The Archives holds over 18,000 cubic feet of records and 13,000 photographs. The Records Management program advises and collaborates with agencies and local governments in drafting and reviewing retention schedules that ensure appropriate retention of records and compliance with NRS. This program also operates the State Records Center, providing high-capacity, low-cost, secure storage for over 53,000 cubic feet of inactive official state records. These records may be accessed on demand by state agencies as needed. In addition, Imaging and Preservation Services provides high-quality digital imaging and microfilm capture of essential government documents at significant savings to client agencies of state and local governments. The program ensures government documents are preserved in accordance with NRS 239.070, 378.255, and 378.280 and conserves state resources by increasing accessibility to information and reducing agencies' need for physical storage of paper records. The program provides services for digitization, printing, and storage of documents, photographs, maps, and plans. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.230 through 378.320.

Synopsis: The Imaging and Preservation Services (IPS) Equipment/Software budget accumulates reserves for equipment replacement needs for the IPS program. IPS is part of budget account 1052, Archives and Records. IPS provides microfilming and digital imaging services. Statutory Authority: Per NRS 239.070.

Synopsis: The State Treasurer's Office directs the management of financial transactions conducted on behalf of the state. Responsibilities include: investing state and local government funds; issuing and servicing debt on behalf of the state; managing the state's Collateral Pool Program; and distributing interest earnings to statutorily approved funds and budget accounts. The office is also responsible for managing the state's banking relationships, drawing federal funds, and the distribution of state checks. Authority: The Constitution of the State of Nevada Article. 5. Executive Department. Sec. 19. Other state officers: Election and term of office; eligibility for office. Sub Section 1. Treasurer.

Synopsis: The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, administered by the State Treasurer, provides a variety of program options to prepay future higher education tuition costs at today's lower prices. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.090.

Synopsis: The State Treasurer's Office is responsible for issuing obligations authorized on behalf of, and in the name of, the state, with certain exceptions. The Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund is established pursuant to NRS 349.080 to 349.140, inclusive. All funds to be received on account of, and for the purpose of any bond issued as well as the redemption of such bonds, the interest thereon, and any fees shall be accounted for in the Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 226.110.

Synopsis: The Municipal Bond Bank, administered by the State Treasurer, was created by the 1981 Legislature for support of certain municipal projects through a bond bank. The Municipal Bond Bank allows the state to sell its general obligation bonds to provide funds to purchase local bonds. The state's higher bond rating saves local entities substantial amounts of interest payments. Statutory Authority: NRS 350A.140.

Synopsis: Statutes require that debt service funds of the Municipal Bond Bank be deposited into the Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. Funds to finance the redemption have been transferred from the Municipal Bond Bank Revenue Fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 350A.140.

Synopsis: The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship program, administered by the State Treasurer, awards scholarships to those students who graduate from Nevada high schools, meet the eligibility requirements, and enroll in approved higher education institutions in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 396.926.

Synopsis: The Nevada College Savings Program, administered by the State Treasurer, is the state-sponsored 529 Plan. It provides tax-free methods, via a variety of program options, to save for future higher education expenses. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.340 and NRS 353B.310.

Synopsis: The College Savings Endowment Account was established to record investment fees received from college savings investment advisors. It provides resources for the Prepaid Tuition Program, College Savings Program, and the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.005 and NRS 353B.370(8).

Synopsis: The State Controller is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the state and one of six constitutional officers elected to a four-year term. The office administers the state accounting system to permit fair, accurate and consistent financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The office provides agencies with current and historic financial information to facilitate their decision-making process. The office pays claims against the state; ensures compliance with state, fiscal, and federal revenue laws; and administers the state's debt collection program. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 19.

Synopsis: The Debt Recovery account was created by the 2009 Legislature to support debt collection efforts of the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 353C.

Synopsis: The Special Appropriations account is used by the Governor's Finance Office to pass through General Fund appropriations to other governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations.

Synopsis: The National Judicial College (NJC) and the Louis W. McHardy National College of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) are non-profit, nationally recognized leaders in judicial education and training. The NJC's mission is to improve justice by providing judge proficiency, performance and productivity training, and education. NCJFCJ provides meaningful assistance to judges, court administrators, and related professionals whose primary concerns are the care of children and their families.

Synopsis: The Silver State Modernization Approach for Resources and Technology in the 21st Century (SMART 21) Project seeks to replace the state's 20-year old financial and human resources system with a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning solution to increase statewide productivity and enhance decision making for resource allocation.

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Synopsis: Nevada State Printing Office provides mission-critical and other offset and digital printing, copying, and related services to all three branches of state government and other government entities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. All work is done on a fee basis and these fees are intended to recover the State Printing Office's costs, and to allow replacement of equipment as needed. Examples of mission-critical material would be decisions of the Supreme Court; tax bills for the Department of Taxation; bills, histories, and journals for the Legislature; and sample ballots for the counties. The State Printing Office also produces all the forms, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, training material, and reports needed to make government function. Statutory Authority: NRS 344.021.

Synopsis: The Department of Administration's Director's Office is responsible for the administration of the state's internal service agencies which provide diverse statewide infrastructure and resources. These agencies consist of: Administrative Services; Enterprise Information Technology Services; Fleet Services; Hearings and Appeals; Human Resource Management; Library, Archives and Public Records including Mail Services; Purchasing; Risk Management; and Public Works including Capital Improvement Projects and Buildings and Grounds. The department is also responsible for the Nevada Deferred Compensation Program, the Nevada Commission for Women, and activities related to appointments on numerous statewide boards and committees. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.212-227; 217, 233F, 233I, 239, 242, 277, 284, 331, 333, 334, 336, 338, 341, 378, 616, 617, 618.

Synopsis: PEBP administers a group health and life insurance program which offers comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance. The agency is responsible for designing and managing a quality health care program for approximately 45,000 primary participants and 27,000 covered dependents totaling over 72,000 lives. Statutory Authority: Nevada Revised Statues 287.

Synopsis: The 1977 Session of the Nevada Legislature extended unemployment insurance protection to most public employees effective January 1, 1978. Payroll centers of those agencies within the payroll system of the Division of Human Resource Management participate along with elected and judicial officials. The Employment Security Division bills the account quarterly for actual benefits paid that are attributable to the eligible service time in participating agencies. Statutory Authority: NRS 612.

Synopsis: The Budget Division is responsible for developing and presenting a fiscally sound Executive Budget for the Executive Branch of state government that reflects the Governor's goals and providing oversight to state agencies by implementing the legislatively approved budget. Other responsibilities include evaluating policies and providing direction to executive agencies, and assisting them in the development of strategic plans and performance measures; monitoring and forecasting state revenues; and providing recommendations and support to the Board of Examiners. Statutory Authority: NRS 353.

Synopsis: The Office of Federal Assistance provides a range of grant-related support to increase and maximize federal dollars received by the state. The office works to achieve this through the identification of performance metrics and targets relating to obtaining and maximizing federal assistance and improving the administration of grants; increasing coordination through partnerships; targeted dissemination of best practices; and identifying barriers and methods to streamline state processes related to federal awards ( NRS 223.486). The Office of Federal Assistance serves as the single point of contact for Nevada's federal grant applications subject to intergovernmental review (E.O. 12372, NRS 223.478), supports the Nevada Advisory Council on Federal Assistance in the development and oversight of the State Plan for Maximizing Federal Assistance (NRS 223.486), and works with Nevada's federal delegation on grant-related initiatives (NRS 223.478). Additionally, the office administers the Grant Matching Program, providing last-resort match dollars to eligible organizations pursuing federal award opportunities. The Grant Matching Program was made permanent within the office with the passage of Assembly Bill 445 by the 81st Legislature (223.490). Statutory authority NRS 223.478

Synopsis: The Division of Internal Audits conducts performance audits to help agencies identify ways to enhance their operational efficiencies and effectiveness. These audits are presented to the Executive Branch Audit Committee, which is chaired by the Governor and includes the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller, Attorney General, and a representative of the public. The division also performs reviews of agencies' transactions and procedures to determine compliance with state and federal guidelines and assists agencies in maintaining and developing internal controls and financial practices that prevent and detect fraud and safeguards assets. Statutory Authority: NRS 353A and 353.090.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission on Ethics is an eight-member body appointed by the Governor and Legislative Commission to interpret and enforce the provisions of the Ethics in Government Law. The Ethics Law establishes the public policy and standards of conduct necessary to ensure the integrity and impartiality of government, free from conflicts of interest between the public duties and the private interests of public officers and employees of state and local governments. The commission and its staff focus on four main functions: 1) interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the Ethics Law; 2) investigating and adjudicating complaints alleging ethics violations by public officers and employees; 3) providing outreach and education to public officers and employees to enhance their awareness and understanding of the Ethics Law requirements and prohibitions; and 4) accepting and monitoring ethics standards acknowledgement filings required of certain public officers. Statutory Authority: NRS 281A.

Synopsis: The Merit Award program was established in 1967 to recognize state employees for ideas that improve the operation of state government or reduce state expenditures. The Board is comprised of five members: two members of the State of Nevada Employees Association, one member from the Governor's Finance Office - Budget Division, one member from the Department of Administration - Division of Human Resource Management, and one member appointed by and representing the Governor. Statutory Authority: NRS 285.

Synopsis: The Mail Services Division provides mail services to participating state and local government agencies in the Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas areas. Services include pickup, processing, and delivery of outgoing, overnight, and interoffice mail (including service between Carson City and Las Vegas). The United States Postal Service processes and delivers all in-bound mail to the individual agencies on a daily basis. Other services provided in the Carson City and Reno areas include: folding, inserting, addressing, and bulk mailing. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.143-149.

Synopsis: The Mail Services Equipment budget accumulates reserves for equipment replacement needs within the Mail Services Division. Funding is from Mail Services budget account 1346 through depreciation of existing equipment. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.143-149.

Synopsis: The Tort Claim Fund is established to pay claims against the state, including those pursuant to NRS 41.0349 and 41.037. Typical claims include automobile accidents, injuries on the state's premises or highways, and damages claimed for violation of the civil rights of inmates incarcerated within the Department of Corrections, state employees, or the general population. The potential vehicle and general liability for the Tort Claim Fund for the biennium is calculated by an independent actuary every two years. The Tort Claim Fund is an internal service fund financed by assessments on state agencies based on the number of participating vehicles and positions. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.187.

Synopsis: The Buildings and Grounds section of the State Public Works Division provides physical buildings and grounds maintenance and housekeeping for most state-owned buildings in Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas. Services are provided by agency staff and contracted vendors ranging from general janitorial and maintenance to minor remodeling. The agency also provides office space for agencies in state-owned buildings, and when not available, locates, and negotiates leases in privately-owned buildings. Additionally, the agency provides operational, facility improvements, site development, and administrative oversight of the Marlette Lake Water System. The division also funds the Capitol Police section of the Department of Public Safety, which provides building security for the Capitol Complex in Carson City and the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.

Synopsis: The Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada, located near the Moapa Paiute Indian Reservation, serves the public by studying, preserving, and protecting ancient Puebloan sites and artifacts found in the Moapa Valley area and interpreting these collections through exhibits, public programs, and publications. The Lost City Museum facility is itself an artifact, a Civilian Conservation Corps reproduction of an adobe pueblo dwelling complex, which has been preserved for future generations. An active archaeological program sponsors pottery workshops and other educational programs as well as occasional archeological digs. Interior and exterior exhibits on the grounds attract numerous tourists interested in topics relating to the Anasazi Pueblo complex, other early Native American cultures of southern Nevada, and the later history of the Moapa Valley, including Mormon settlement, mining, and railroads. The museum serves regional audiences of Native Americans, youth, students, families, adults, and a wide-reaching network of scholars and researchers interested in Native American cultures. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Risk Management Division provides insurance, claims, safety, loss prevention, and risk management consultation services to state agencies and employees. The division's statutory authority is found in NRS 331.182 through 331.188. The required services and programs of the division are described in NRS 616A through 617 inclusive, 618.375, 618.383, 618.385, and 618.395.

Synopsis: The division provides safe, dependable and economical transportation solutions for state employees. Fleet Services operates a large, modern, and environmentally friendly fleet and focuses on customer service, efficiency, and professionalism. The division's fleet is dispersed throughout the state, providing agencies short-term and long-term assigned vehicles, a statewide managed maintenance and repair program, vehicle acquisition, disposal services, registration, fuel, alternative fueled vehicles, fueling resources, accident management, cleaning, and 24-hour roadside assistance. The division operates facilities in Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas with each facility providing full administrative and operational support for both short-term and long-term assigned vehicles. The Operations Division manages an extensive statewide maintenance program to support the fleet. The maintenance program is available for use by all state agencies and provides agencies that own their vehicles a cost effective solution for satisfying their vehicle maintenance needs. Statutory Authority: NRS 336.

Synopsis: The vehicle purchase account serves as a holding account for the accumulation of funds realized from vehicle sales, insurance recoveries from vehicles totaled in accidents, depreciation allowances for fleet replacement, and appropriations used to purchase additional vehicles for agencies' use. Funds for depreciation expense in the division's operating budget, which is budget account 1354, are then transferred to the Capital Purchase account, budget account 1356, as revenue. Statutory Authority: NRS 336.

Synopsis: The Purchasing Division is responsible for procuring services and obtaining supplies, materials, and equipment on behalf of state agencies and local governments in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Purchasing Division ensures the procurement process provides an equal opportunity for all vendors to do business with the state. Staff manages Nevada's State Use Program, handles state property disposal, and maintains an inventory of the state's fixed assets. Statutory Authority: NRS 333 and 334.

Synopsis: The mission of Agency Human Resource Services is to provide exceptional Human Resource services with integrity, respect, accountability, and to be recognized as a leader and partner in the management of Human Resources. Statutory Authority: NRS 284.

Synopsis: The Commodity Foods Distribution Program administers USDA Foods to schools, senior centers, community organizations, Tribal communities/Indian Reservations, food banks, and other eligible agencies and individuals in Nevada to supplement recipients' nutritional needs. The programs also provide food packages to women, infants, and children, and to low-income families in emergency need. The powers and duties of the Division of Food and Nutrition are established under NRS chapters 385, 387, and 561.

Synopsis: The mission of the Division of Human Resource Management is to provide exceptional human resource services with integrity, respect, and accountability. Statutory Authority: NRS 284.

Synopsis: The Agency Information Technology Services Unit (AITS) provides information technology (IT) support for the division's customer agencies: Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, and the Governor's Office which is comprised of the Office of the Governor, Office of Energy, Governor's Finance Office, Agency for Nuclear Projects, and the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. Additionally, the unit is responsible for statewide application development, web application development with support of state web content management system, NVeLearn and ADA initiative, database administration, development and hosting, state telephone operators, desktop support, and an enterprise helpdesk that provides 24/7 support for EITS customers. AITS personnel is organized in seven functional areas: project management, database administration and development, application administration and development, enterprise web team, human resources/payroll helpdesk and administration, desktop support, agency IT helpdesk, and enterprise IT helpdesk. Statutory Authority: NRS 242

Synopsis: The Marlette Lake Water System was authorized for purchase by the 1963 Legislature from the Curtiss-Wright Corporation at a cost of $1,650,000. The State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration administers the system. The adjoining lands are administered and controlled by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The major objectives of this system are to preserve and protect local water sources, provide adequate supplies of water to the areas served, maintain the system in a condition sufficient to ensure dependable supplies of water to water customers, and sell water under equitable and fiscally sound contractual arrangements. This system is funded from water sales to Carson City and Storey County. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.160.

Synopsis: The Federal Surplus Property Program account was created pursuant to NRS 333.490 and functions to procure and distribute federal surplus property to eligible institutions and organizations. Eligible organizations include state agencies, departments and political subdivisions. Statutory Authority: NRS 333.490, NRS 333.495.

Synopsis: PEBP administers a group health and life insurance program which offers comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance. The agency is responsible for designing and managing a quality health care program for approximately 45,000 primary participants and 27,000 covered dependents totaling over 72,000 lives. Statutory Authority: NRS 287.046.

Synopsis: The Administrative Services Division provides efficient, and cost-effective fiscal and administrative support services to the divisions of the Department of Administration and other state agencies. Principal services include accounts payable, payroll, revenue collection, financial reporting, budgeting, contract administration, and management analysis. In addition, the division provides fiscal services to the Office of the Governor, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training, Civil Air Patrol, Commission on Ethics, Commission on Judicial Discipline, and the Commission for Women. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.

Synopsis: The Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides services to coordinate efficient, effective, and secure use of information ensuring the economical use of information systems and personnel. The division provides cost-effective, enterprise-wide information technology solutions and assists state agencies and governing bodies by providing technical information and guidance. The Administrator of EITS is appointed by the Director of the Department of Administration and may also serve as the State Chief Information Officer if so appointed by the Governor. The Office of the CIO oversees EITS operational units. The CIO/Administrator of EITS is on the Attorney General's Technological Crime Advisory Board (NRS 205A.040); Nevada Commission on Homeland Security's Cyber Security Committee; Nevada Public Safety Communications Committee; Nevada Commission on Educational Technology (NRS 388.790-805), ex-officio/non-voting; and Nevada Broadband Task Force (representing EITS by Executive Order). Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Government Employee-Management Relations Board was created by the Government Employee-Management Relations Act of 1969 to provide for collective bargaining between local government employers and the organizations representing their employees and, as necessary, to hear and decide disputes arising out of the interpretation of NRS 288. The act was substantially amended in 2019 to provide similar collective bargaining rights for certain State of Nevada Executive Branch employees. The board has jurisdiction over 207 city, county, school, hospital, and other special district employers engaged in collective bargaining with employee organizations representing 247 bargaining units and approximately 90,000 employees. In addition, there are 11 State bargaining units, seven of which are currently represented by labor organizations, and which total approximately 18,000 employees. Statutory Authority: NRS 288.

Synopsis: The Juvenile Justice Program sub-grants funding to local units of government and private agencies for programs including: removing juveniles from adult jails, keeping juvenile offenders separate from adult offenders, de-institutionalizing status offenders, reducing the disproportionate incarceration of minority offenders, specialized programs for Native American youth, and community-based delinquency prevention programs. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 62 and the Federal Juvenile Justice Act.

Synopsis: The State Computer Facility consists of the Mainframe Systems and Storage Unit, Enterprise Services and Servers Unit, and Computer Operations Unit. It provides numerous computer processing services using a variety of systems and technologies and is responsible for managing, operating, and supporting the State Computer Facility and server environments. Staff tasks include computer operations, production services, mainframe systems management, storage management, printing, web application hosting services, server maintenance and hosting, email management and maintenance, and a number of business continuity functions. Statutory authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Data Communications and Network Engineering unit is one of three budget accounts within the Communications unit within the Enterprise Information Technology Services Division. This unit is responsible for all tasks related to developing, operating, and maintaining statewide data; voice over internet protocol; and video-communications infrastructure. Most of this effort is focused on the Wide Area Network (WAN), termed SilverNet, and maintaining connectivity such as internet access for the state and dedicated purpose circuits including federal program connections. Staff tasks include installing and troubleshooting data circuits; installing, operating and maintaining routers, firewalls, event logging, and data switches that tie the circuits together; and engineering, analyzing, and troubleshooting the complex WAN itself. Staff supports over 8,500 network connections representing servers and network devices (routers, firewalls and switches) in more than 150 locations throughout the state. Customers include all Executive Branch Agencies, Constitutional Offices, the Judicial Branch, and to a limited extent, the Legislative Branch. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Telecommunications unit is one of three budget accounts within the Communications unit. This unit is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining telecommunication services, primarily voice transport, and telephone equipment. This includes a statewide telephone network that integrates voice over internet protocol switches into the state SilverNet system as well as commercial telephone service. Staff tasks include operation and maintenance of key systems; agency consultation, analysis, and basic design to meet their telecommunication needs including call centers, building wiring design, development, negotiation, implementation of contract telecommunication services, long distance service, local exchange service, and vendor services. Specific services provided include state phone lines and voice mail, long distance, 800-type toll free service, voice system administration, conference calls, and private branch exchange network access. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Network Transport Services (NTS) is one of three budget accounts within the Communications unit. This unit, through a combination of microwave, fiber optics, and other wireless technologies, provides transport of communications circuits for federal, state, and local government entities, with many responsible for public safety. NTS also provides large transport circuits for data communications and private branch exchange (PBX)/voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services to other communications units within EITS, such as SilverNet and PBX/VOIP telecommunications, thereby indirectly supporting nearly every state agency. Staff tasks include design and development of backbone microwave communication infrastructure; installation, operation and 24/7 maintenance of microwave and fiber optic communication equipment; troubleshooting complex transport system problems; and maintaining and developing remote communication sites and facilities. Staff is directly responsible for microwave circuits and transport equipment at state sites that carry public safety traffic. NTS communication sites also host other agency communications equipment and antennas on its towers and provides commercial and emergency backup power for their equipment. Statutory Authority: NRS 242 & NRS 233F

Synopsis: The Office of Information Security (OIS) is independent from network and information technology operations and is managed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who reports directly to the CIO. OIS establishes and maintains the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure information assets and technology are adequately protected. As part of the ongoing service delivery, OIS provides leadership and oversight of a comprehensive state information security program which includes continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, focused assessments, security incident response coordination, physical security access services, and other operational security services for the Executive Branch. The OIS staff identifies, develops, implements, and maintains enterprise security processes to reduce information technology risk. The CISO directs response to incidents, establishes appropriate standards and controls, manages security technologies, and directs the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures. The CISO chairs the State Information Security Committee and is on the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security's Cyber Security Committee. Statutory Authority: NRS 242

Synopsis: PEPB administers a group health and life insurance program which offers comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance. The agency is responsible for designing and managing a quality health care program for approximately 45,000 primary participants and 27,000 covered dependents totaling over 72,000 lives. Statutory Authority: NRS 287.044.

Synopsis: The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange was established pursuant to NRS 695I and the Federal Affordable Care Act. The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange has been operational to consumers since October 1, 2013, facilitating the purchase of subsidized health insurance for Nevadans.

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Synopsis: The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) serves as the Office of the Court Administrator pursuant to NRS 1.320 and is responsible for carrying out the duties prescribed in this statute under the direction of the Supreme Court. The AOC provides administrative support to the Supreme Court and judicial programs in the form of budget development, financial oversight, accounting, audits, personnel, payroll and information technology. The budget is funded by administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: The Judicial Programs and Services Division manages programs and projects to assist trial courts in providing access to justice throughout the Nevada judiciary. The primary functions of the division include: administering the Court Interpreters Program for certification of court interpreters (NRS 1.500-1.560, NRS 50.054); assisting rural courts with requests related to forms, grants, security assessments/risks, etc.; assisting the Supreme Court in studying and making improvements to policies, processes, and procedures in the Court System; administering the Uniform System for Judicial Records, which includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting statewide court and judicial statistics [NRS 1.360 (4, 8, 10), NRS 38.255]; administering the Juvenile Dependency Mediation Program; and administering Federal Court Improvement Program grants. The budget is funded primarily from a General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: The Uniform Systems of Judicial Records (USJR) standardizes, advances and supports technology in all 74 trial courts throughout the state. USJR staff work directly with local, state and federal criminal justice agencies and courts to provide technological solutions to manage judicial caseloads and records and to improve and address statistical reporting requirements. Major projects include the Nevada Court System (a centralized case management system that distributes case information to multiple courts via secured wide area networks), and the Multi-County Integrated Justice Information System (a secured data exchange system interfacing various criminal justice agencies, such as law enforcement, prosecuting offices, Public Safety and the courts). The budget is funded primarily from administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: Judicial Education provides for the continuing education of district court judges, justices of the peace, and municipal court judges pursuant to NRS 3.027, 4.035, and 5.025, respectively, and Supreme Court Order. Judicial Education also may provide for the continuing education of quasi-judicial officers such as masters, and for trial court personnel if funding permits. The budget is funded from administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution, as amended in November 2014, created the Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals hears categories of cases assigned to it by Supreme Court as authorized by Court Rule. Case types assigned include appeals of administrative agency decisions, foreclosure mediation, venue challenges, and injunctive relief, among others, as outlined in NRAP 17. The budget is funded from a General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: Pursuant to NRS 2.050, NRS 3.030, and NRS 213.015, this budget funds the salaries and fringe benefits of Nevada's seven Supreme Court justices, three Court of Appeals judges, and 90 district judges.

Synopsis: The Judicial Retirement System State Share budget funds payments to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Judicial Retirement System pursuant to NRS 1A.180(2). This is a pass through account. Funds appropriated by the Legislature are transferred in their entirety to the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Synopsis: The Judicial Support, Governance and Special Events budget funds the travel costs of district court judges in relation to their judicial duties and assignments; and other expenses associated with governing the judiciary deemed reasonable and necessary by the Supreme Court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 48.1.

Synopsis: Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution provides that the Nevada Supreme Court shall administer the Nevada Judicial System; assigns cases to the Court of Appeals; has jurisdiction to hear appeals for civil and criminal cases from District Courts; has the power to issue Writs of Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Habeas Corpus; shall proscribe the rules and requirements for the licensure of lawyers and impose discipline as appropriate; and shall hear all appeals from the Judicial Discipline Commission for the discipline of judges. The Nevada Supreme Court is funded primarily through a General Fund appropriation and through administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: Specialty Courts are judicial problem-solving processes designed to address the root causes that contribute to criminal behavior. Specialty Courts facilitate testing, treatment and oversight of certain persons over whom the court has jurisdiction and whom the court determines suffers from a mental illness or abuses alcohol or drugs. This includes, without limitation, Specialty Courts established pursuant to NRS 176A.250, 176A.280, 484C.340 and 453.580. The Specialty Court Funding & Policy Committee, comprised of justices and general and limited jurisdiction judges, authorizes distribution of funds to Specialty Courts and other program expenditures.

Synopsis: Article 6, Section 19, of the Nevada Constitution authorizes the Chief Justice to recall to active service any justice or judge who consents to such a recall and who has not been removed for cause or defeated for retention in office. Former judges are recalled to expedite judicial business, assist in districts with congested calendars, and act for those who are disqualified or unable to perform. This budget compensates the "senior justices and senior judges" that are recalled and assigned temporary duty. The assignment of former judges is a cost-effective method for state and county governments to avoid the costs of funding full-time judicial positions and from having to provide additional courtroom facilities and staff. This program is funded primarily through a General Fund appropriation and administrative assessment revenue collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline (Commission) was created by constitutional amendment on November 2, 1976 and charged with the responsibility of investigating allegations of misconduct, violations of the code of judicial conduct, or disability of judges. The seven-member Commission receives and investigates complaints against full-time and part-time judges, judicial officers and aspirants to judicial office. For a time, the Commission's proceedings were governed by administrative and procedural rules of the Nevada Supreme Court. However, on February 21, 2003, the Nevada Supreme Court repealed Part VII of its rules and the Commission has since adopted its own procedural rules to govern its proceedings. Constitutional Authority: Nevada Constitution, Art. 6, Section 21. The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics (Standing Committee) was created in 1998 by Supreme Court Rule to resolve ethical disputes arising in the course of campaigns for judicial office. It also provides judges and aspirants to judicial office advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service or in the elective or appointment process. In 2011, the Nevada Supreme Court repealed a section of the rule and eliminated the need for the Standing Committee to resolve ethical disputes arising in the course of campaigns for judicial office. The Standing Committee continues to consider opinion requests regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service or in the elective or appointment process. The Standing Committee also assists the Nevada Supreme Court by studying and recommending additions to, amendments to, or repeal of provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct or other laws governing the conduct of judges and judicial candidates. Statutory Authority: NRS 1.425 to 1.4695, inclusive. Rule Authority: Nevada Supreme Court's Inherent Power to Make Rules.

Synopsis: The Public Defender provides equal protection under the law in accordance with the United States Constitution and the Nevada Constitution by representing indigent adults and juveniles accused of committing crimes in certain rural counties. This representation is performed from arrest through trial, sentencing and appeal. In addition, the office also handles appeals for denial of post-conviction habeas corpus petitions for state prison inmates accused of a crime. Statutory Authority: Nevada Revised Statute Chapters 180 and 260.