Synopsis: The Nevada Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary tax-deferred supplemental state retirement plan (IRC 457(b)), provides participants and their beneficiaries with a reasonable 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 Committee, Nevada Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program (NDC) appointed by the Governor pursuant to NRS 287.325, oversees the program and strives to provide quality investment options at minimal costs while maintaining high standards of customer service. The Nevada Deferred Compensation Program and its Program Coordinator monitor the program providers/record-keepers; communicate and educate qualified employees on the importance of supplemental savings through seminars, newsletters and other educational efforts; and administer the Program in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All Program expenses are paid from reimbursement (withheld earnings) by its contracted private sector providers/record-keepers.

Synopsis: Recognizing the fiduciary responsibility of the Public Employees Benefits Program (PEBP) Board, its mission statement is to promote wellness, transparency, ease of use, communications, and integration of PEBP programs centered around the people we serve. Statutory Authority: NRS 287.

Synopsis: Recognizing the fiduciary responsibility of the Board, its mission is to promote wellness, transparency, ease of use, communications and integration of PEBP programs centered around the people we serve. Statutory Authority: NRS 287.046.

Synopsis: Recognizing the fiduciary responsibility of the Board, its mission is to promote wellness, transparency, ease of use, communications and integration of PEBP programs centered around the people we serve. Statutory Authority: NRS 287.044.

Synopsis: The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange) was established pursuant to NRS 695I and the Affordable Care Act. The Exchange has been operational to consumers since October 1, 2013 facilitating the purchase of subsidized health insurance for Nevadans and must be self-sustaining beginning January 1, 2015.

Synopsis: The Department of Veterans Services is responsible for the operation of a state veterans home in Boulder City, Nevada; supervising the operation and maintenance of two state veterans cemeteries; assisting veterans and their families in obtaining available federal benefits, services, and compensation to which they are entitled; and obtaining and disseminating information to the veterans of Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 417.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Veterans Home (the Home) is a 180 bed state-skilled nursing care facility. The Home, dedicated on June 28, 2002, admitted its first residents on August 12, 2002. The Home provides 24-hour skilled nursing care to eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and Gold Star Parents who had a child who died while in military service. A minimum of 75% of the Home's residents must be veterans. The 180 bed facility consists of three 60 bed wings and is located on fifty acres in Boulder City. One of the Home's three wings houses a secured care unit intended for residents with severe dementia. The Home is certified by Medicaid, Medicare, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The Home provides a full range of services including: physicians; laboratory; pharmacy; physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapy; dental; social and spiritual services; medical records; activities; transportation; maintenance; dietary; barber; laundry; housekeeping; and financial services. The Home's primary mission is "Caring for America's Heroes." Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 417.

Synopsis: The mission of the Office of the Military is to enlist, organize, arm, equip, and train the state's military and National Guard units to defend the Constitution and protect the lives and property of the public in times of emergency, disorder, or disaster. The federal mission of the department is to provide soldiers and airmen to respond to federal mobilization as directed by the President or Congress. The Adjutant General provides administrative oversight for the department, which consists of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.

Synopsis: This budget account supports the Carlin Readiness Center. This location was the previous Fire Science Academy operated by the Nevada System of Higher Education. In July of 2012, the location was purchased by the Office of the Military and is being converted to the Carlin Readiness Center for the National Guard. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.

Synopsis: The Adjutant General's Special Facility Account provides authority for funds received from the rental of the armories or other facilities. The funds may be used for necessary repairs and improvements to the armories or facilities, to fund military activities and affairs, and to further relations in the community or state. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.

Synopsis: The National Guard Benefit Program encourages the recruitment and retention of active members of the National Guard. The Adjutant General may authorize payment of up to one hundred percent of the credit hour costs incurred within the Nevada System of Higher Education for any guardsman attending summer school as a full or part-time student. Reimbursement is dependent upon being a guard member in good standing and receiving passing grades of "C" or higher. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.143.

Synopsis: The Patriot Relief Fund provides funds to reimburse Nevada National Guardsmen for college textbooks, Servicemen's Group Life Insurance premiums, and funds for relief from financial hardship caused by the federal activation of the National Guard. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.

Synopsis: This budget account provides revenue and expense authorizations to provide for custodial, maintenance and utility support for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) building within the Office of the Military complex in Carson City. The Office of the Military performs these functions much like Buildings and Grounds does for other state buildings. Statutory Authority: NRS 412.

Synopsis: The purpose of the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada is to provide public workers and their dependents with a retirement program that provides a reasonable base income for retirement or for periods where a disability has removed a worker's earning capacity. Additionally, it is to encourage those workers to enter into and remain in government service for such periods of time to give public employers and the people of the State of Nevada the full benefit of their training and experience. Established by NRS 286.110.