Synopsis: The mission of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) is to foster and protect the rights of all people of the state reasonably to seek, obtain, and hold employment and housing and be granted services in places of public accommodation without discrimination, distinction or restriction as prohibited by state and federal discrimination laws. NERC oversees the state's equal employment opportunity program, providing mediation, investigation and resolution of employment discrimination complaints related to race, religion, color, age (over 40), sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or national origin. NERC partners with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in resolving these complaints. NERC also has jurisdiction in Nevada over discrimination in housing and places of public accommodation. Statutory Authority: NRS 233.

Synopsis: The Commission on Postsecondary Education is responsible for licensing and inspecting privately owned postsecondary educational institutions and resolving student complaints. The commission authorizes academic and non-academic programs leading to degrees or vocational objectives offered by the postsecondary educational institutions. Staff licenses agents representing in-state and out-of-state private schools in Nevada and approves public and private postsecondary institutions for training programs supported by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The commission approves training programs for alcohol awareness. Statutory Authority: NRS 394.

Synopsis: The Blind Business Enterprise of Nevada Program provides entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired in priority-of-right locations in public buildings statewide for food and beverage services, vending machines, gifts and/or sundries. Qualified individuals are referred to the program through the Bureau of Services to Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired, and receive individualized training and mentoring such as business management, personnel administration, bookkeeping, food service fundamentals, sanitation, marketing, public relations, inventory control and related topics. Once a trainee successfully completes the training, he/she is eligible to compete for available vending/cafeteria sites.

Synopsis: The Bureau of Services to Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired (Bureau) provides a full range of services to persons who are blind, deaf/blind and/or severely visually impaired to assist them in achieving competitive, integrated employment and self-sufficiency. Additionally, under the Randolph-Sheppard Act, the Bureau serves as the State Licensing Agent for the Blind Business Enterprise of Nevada Program statewide.

Synopsis: The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) provides vocational services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them in preparing for and obtaining competitive, integrated employment. The services available under this program are tailored to meet the individual needs of the consumer and may include a broad variety of vocational assessments, career counseling, training, education, job development, job placement, work readiness training, medical treatment/restoration, transportation and assistive technology.

Synopsis: The mission of the Rehabilitation Division is to provide options and choices for people with disabilities to work and live independently. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.940-960, 426 and 615.

Synopsis: The mission of the Bureau of Disability Adjudication (BDA) is to provide quality, timely and professional disability decisions to individuals in Nevada who claim benefits under the Social Security Disability Program. The BDA is 100% federally funded by the Social Security Administration and administered by the Rehabilitation Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. The BDA is responsible for processing all applications for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Income and Supplemental Security Income disability programs and for conducting evidentiary hearings for those disability beneficiaries who are recommended for benefit termination.

Synopsis: The Administrative Services division consists of the Director's Office and Centralized Administrative Services, which supports four divisions: Employment Security, Rehabilitation, Information Development and Processing and the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. The division provides leadership, direction, and support in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the various services and activities of the department to meet state and federal program goals and assist in the on-going development of a world-class workforce investment system for Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.910

Synopsis: The mission of the Research and Analysis Bureau (R&A) is to provide reliable and timely labor market and economic information and analyses. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, R&A is responsible for the collection, development and dissemination of a variety of information such as labor force, employment, occupational, economic and demographic data and analyses important to policymakers, the business community and Nevada citizens. In addition, R&A provides analytical services and products designed to support the programs administered by the department, state and local workforce investment boards.

Synopsis: The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's (DETR) Information Development and Processing Division (IDP) provides data processing and information technology support services throughout DETR. IDP oversees Nevada's workforce and rehabilitation information systems. These systems consist of automated business applications, online web services, and underlying technology infrastructure that supports Nevada's employers and job seekers. Each week, DETR's workforce applications process hundreds of thousands of online and batch transactions and account for millions of dollars of business activity. IDP ensures high levels of system availability and performance for each of DETR's administered programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.910.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Transportation is governed by Article 9, Section 5, of the Nevada Constitution: "The proceeds from the imposition of any license or registration fee and other charge with respect to the operation of any motor vehicle upon any public highway in this state and the proceeds from the imposition of any excise tax on gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel shall, except costs of administration, be used exclusively for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the public highways of this state."

Synopsis: Authority is requested for budget account 4663 to accept and expend bond proceeds to fund the construction of project NEON in Clark County as a design-build project. Bond principal payments are planned to be reimbursed with federal funds at 95% and 5% state match. Per NRS 408.273 Transportation Board and Board of Finance approval is required to complete the bond sales. The issuance of bonds will allow the Department of Transportation to accelerate the delivery of project NEON in the most cost-effective manner.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Central Services and Records Division, Records Research Section is responsible for researching and disseminating driver's license and vehicle registration information. Revenue is generated from fees collected by processing requests. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.063.

Synopsis: The License Plate Factory is operated by the Central Services and Records Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Formerly known as the "Tag Plant," the License Plate Factory is charged with designing, manufacturing, and distributing Nevada's license plates to DMV and State Assessor's Offices for issuance to vehicle owners and operators in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 482 and 706.

Synopsis: The Motor Vehicle Information Technology Division (MVIT) provides the digital support to help facilitate the functionality of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). MVIT supports the DMV by working closely with the business units of the department to provide the best possible solutions for the DMV. MVIT accomplishes this by exploring and implementing IT solutions to assist the business units to accomplish their functions and duties. The activities of this budget are primarily supported by Highway Fund revenues. NRS 481.0473

Synopsis: This budget account is funded with a $1 technology fee authorized by NRS 481.064 and funds the costs for the department's system modernization project. The project will take a logical and fiscally responsible approach to business improvement and system modernization which may include full or partial replacement and/or enhancement of the existing and aging Common Business Oriented Language mainframe and PowerBuilder applications running on disparate platforms. The modernized solution will run on a consolidated platform, improve the efficiency of operations and service delivery, provide flexibility, increase efficiencies and reduce transaction time, improve customer service, and provide enhanced security and disaster recovery.

Synopsis: The Motor Carrier Division is responsible for the administration of: Special and Motor Fuel suppliers to ensure proper collection and distribution of Nevada fuel tax revenues; registration and licensing of all commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds based in Nevada or apportioned for interstate operations under the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); revenue collections; and audits of motor carriers and fuel suppliers to provide education and verify compliance with Nevada laws, regulations, IRP, and IFTA. Statutory Authority: NRS 233B, 353C, 360A, 365, 366, 371, 373, 482, 590, and 706.

Synopsis: The purpose of the Emissions Control Program is to ensure that vehicles in Clark and Washoe counties comply with Nevada's laws and regulations regarding emission standards. The division carries out its duties by licensing and regulating emissions stations and inspectors, as well as, providing training and certification of applicants seeking employment as Emission Inspectors. Staff conducts audits and inspections at licensed emission stations; investigates potential program evaders; and applies appropriate sanctions against program violators. The division cooperates with the various planning agencies involved in the Air Quality Program to evaluate air quality standards. The division is also a core member of the Inspection and Maintenance Advisory Committee. Statutory Authority: NRS 445B, 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.0481, 482.461, and 482.465.

Synopsis: The Insurance Verification Program, known as Nevada Liability Insurance Validated Electronically (NVLIVE), verifies that owners of motor vehicles registered in Nevada maintain Nevada liability insurance. Revenue is generated from reinstatement fees and fines after suspensions for failing to maintain insurance. Statutory Authority: NRS 485.185, 485.313, 485,314, 485.317, 482.480, 482.4805 and 482.557.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Hearings Office provides due process hearings to any person aggrieved by a decision of the department. Generally, these hearings concern the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a privilege license issued by the department, such as a driver's license or a license to conduct business involving motor vehicles. The decisions of the administrative law judges assigned to the office may impact the lives and property of thousands of Nevadans. For this reason, the office strives to conduct all hearings in a timely, fair and impartial manner, and in accordance with the provisions in the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 233B. The office is supported primarily from Highway Fund revenues. Statutory Authority for these hearings is found in NRS 366, 445B, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 487, and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Field Services Division is responsible for direct customer service operations for the driver licensing and vehicle registration functions. Field Services assures that only safe and knowledgeable drivers receive the privilege to drive on the highways. It also registers and titles vehicles, collects appropriate fees and taxes imposed upon the owners and operators of vehicles, and provides service in the insurance verification program and provide a form to decline voter registration or indicate a political party affiliation after concluding certain transactions. This budget is funded primarily from Highway Fund revenues, governmental services tax commissions, and penalties. Statutory Authority: NRS 108, 293, 366, 481, 481A, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, and 706.

Synopsis: The Compliance Enforcement Division (CED) is the regulatory arm of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Regulation of the auto industry provides consumer protection through the licensing and regulation of businesses related to the manufacture, transport, sale, and disposal of vehicles. The purpose of the fraud investigation section is to investigate and resolve fraudulent activity. The division also investigates all complex and criminal complaints filed against licensees. Staff conducts audits, monitors, inspects, and provides investigative services on the internal and external entities related to the DMV core programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.048, Chapters 108, 482, 483, 487, 490.

Synopsis: The Central Services and Records Division safeguards the records and statistical reports for State officials while providing alternatives to in-person processing methods for Nevada motor vehicle customers regarding drivers' licenses, registrations, titles, and license plates. This division is also responsible for conducting registration transactions, processing titles, ensuring data integrity, and issuing drivers' license sanctions. Statutory Authority: NRS 108, 233B, 371, 482, 483, 484, 487 and 490.

Synopsis: The Management Services and Programs Division (MS&P) is a resource to help achieve the department's strategic plan. MS&P is responsible for developing regulations, drafting legislation, preparing fiscal notes, completing and conducting surveys, creating and updating forms and desk reference manuals, and development of requests for proposals. MS&P also manages projects related to vehicle, driver, occupational, motor carrier and business programs of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This division develops policies and procedures for all DMV divisions to ensure consistent and uniform program delivery. Responsibilities also include support for the other divisions in the areas of strategic planning and research, regulation and statutory changes, and legislative interaction. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.019, 481.035, 481.0473, and 481.051.

Synopsis: The mission of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is to modernize and reinvent DMV services through technology, innovation, customer service, and training while guarding against fraud, and protecting the driving public through licensing and intervention practices while ensuring privacy protection of DMV records. The office establishes policy for the department and directs and controls the operations of the agency. The office handles all media inquiries through the Public Information Officers. Additionally, department policies and procedures, information security, and the personnel and training units fall under the responsibility of this office. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.031; 481.035; 481.047; 481.0473; 481.051; 481.052; and 481.055.

Synopsis: The Administrative Services Division is charged with providing professional, timely, and accurate support services to the Director, all divisions of the department, and other associated agencies. Support services include fiscal accounting, budgeting, internal/external auditing, travel arrangements, payroll, warehousing, inventory control, mail services, purchasing services, contract management, facilities management, telecommunication support, revenue collection, revenue distribution, and revenue recovery services. Through its centralized functions, the department is able to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations for all divisions in these service areas.

Synopsis: The mission of the Workforce Development (WD) Programs is to provide a statewide labor exchange and provide training and re-employment services to Nevada workers and recruitment services for Nevada employers. WD programs include Wagner Peyser/Public Labor Exchange, Career Enhancement Program (CEP), Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program, Foreign Labor Certification (FLC), Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Rapid Response, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) and Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS). WD programs provide job placement services and labor market information to employers and job seekers. These programs are designed to assist employers in meeting their workforce needs and aid job seekers in returning to work through job referrals, short-term skill enhancement training and career guidance. Workforce Development is also responsible for the administration and oversight of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds. Statutory Authority: Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 612; U.S. Code, Title 26 (Internal Revenue Code), Subtitle C (Employment Taxes); Chapter 23 (Federal Unemployment Tax Act); Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933; Trade Act of 1974/2002 (Public Law 93-618/107-210); U.S. Code, Title 38, Chapter 41 (Veterans Programs), Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 1996 (42 USC 653) (New Hire Directory); and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-128).

Synopsis: The Employment Security Special Fund is created as a special revenue fund to cover expenditures for which federal funds have been requested, but not yet received and covers costs to administer employment security laws that may not be charged against federal grants. The revenue sources for this fund are interest and forfeitures collected from employers for non or late payment of unemployment taxes. All monies in the fund are continuously available to the Division of Employment Security Administrator and do not lapse at any time. The Employment Security Division uses the fund to support and maintain agency-owned buildings and pay for technological enhancements to programs for which federal funds are not available. Statutory Authority: NRS 612.615

Synopsis: The mission of the Unemployment Insurance Program is to promptly provide temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own, to improve the well-being of Nevada's workforce and families by promoting economic stability and to administer an efficient, effective tax system.

Synopsis: This account provides support services for the Employment Security Division (ESD). Staff includes the ESD Administrator, staff attorney and supporting staff, the Management and Administration Support Services, the mailroom clerk, and the members of the Employment Security Counsel. Statutory Authority: NRS 612