Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is responsible for regulating Nevada's gaming industry. The NGCB's purpose is to protect the stability of the licensed gaming industry through investigations, licensure, and enforcement of laws and regulations; to ensure the collection of gaming taxes, an essential source of state revenue; and to maintain public confidence and trust in gaming. Statutory Authority: NRS 463.

Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Investigative Fund was created as a special revenue fund for the purpose of paying expenses incurred by the NGCB and the Nevada Gaming Commission to investigate a gaming application. Statutory Authority: NRS 463.331.

Synopsis: The Nevada Gaming Commission provides oversight on gaming policy, statutes, and regulations. This account provides resources for research and analysis of gaming issues.

Synopsis: The Nevada Division of Natural Heritage provides expertise in the areas of zoology, botany, and community ecology, including the study of wetland ecosystems; and maintains data systems related to the location, biology, and conservation status of plant and animal species and ecosystems per NRS 232.1369. Data curation for rare and at-risk plant and animal (including invertebrates) species includes data collection, data input, and quality control. Data is provided on request to other state agencies, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, consultants, and the public to inform conservation planning and land-use planning decisions, facilitate federally mandated environmental review, minimize future resource conflicts, protect biodiversity, and help prevent species from becoming threatened or endangered. The division maintains botanical expertise per NAC 527.200 and serves as a scientific advisor to the State Forester/Firewarden for topics related to native flora. The division also manages the Nevada Wetland Program with the goals of stakeholder and interagency collaboration, understanding the extent, quality and stressors of the state's wetland resources, and protecting and restoring wetland ecosystems.

Synopsis: The Taxicab Authority regulates the taxicab industry in counties whose population is 700,000 or more. It consists of a board and an administration whose purpose is to ensure the safety, comfort, and convenience of the riding public. The five-member board, appointed by the Governor, conducts monthly meetings, adopts appropriate taxicab regulations, and conducts appeal hearings filed regarding final decisions made by the Administrator. The Board determines rates, charges and/or fares for taxicab service, issues or transfers certificates of public convenience and necessity, and allocates medallions to certificate holders. The Administrator is responsible for the control and regulation of the taxicab industry. The Administrator determines the issuance, suspension and/or revocation of drivers' permits, enforces the safety standards for taxicabs within the industry, enforces administrative laws, and conducts administrative hearings. Statutory Authority: NRS 706.881 to NRS 706.885, and NAC 706.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Environmental Commission (SEC) serves as the primary rulemaking, variance, and appeal body for environmental regulations in Nevada. The Commission is an 11-member body that meets to establish regulations and resolve appeal actions for the Division of Environmental Protection. Expenses of the SEC are supported by fees. The SEC was originally established in the Air Pollution Control statutes (NRS 445B.200). Other statutes establish the jurisdiction of the SEC to adopt environmental regulations, set fees, and hear appeals. Statutory Authority: NRS 444.560, 444A.020, 445A.270, 445A, 445A.425, 445B.200-.225, 459.3818, 459.485, 459.656, 459.826, and 519A.160,850.

Synopsis: The Director's Office provides administrative, technical, budgetary, policy, and supervisory support to the Divisions of Environmental Protection, Forestry, Water Resources, State Parks, State Lands, Historic Preservation, Outdoor Recreation, and Natural Heritage. The office also includes the State Conservation Districts, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and Off-Highway Vehicles programs, as well as boards, commissions, and councils. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.010 through 232.070.

Synopsis: The Conservation Districts Program, and the State Conservation Commission, regulate the activities of Nevada's 28 locally-elected conservation districts. Conservation districts work for the proper development and conservation of the state's renewable natural resources by using available technical, financial and educational resources, and coordinating these resources so they meet the needs of landowners and the general public. The program works in cooperation with local jurisdictions, federal agencies, other state agencies, non-profit organizations and the public for conservation of soil, water, and other natural resources. Statutory Authority: NRS 548 and 232.090.

Synopsis: This budget account provides administrative support for the Capital Improvement Grants Program, which awards grants for capital improvement projects to small public water systems for qualifying water conservation projects and to defray costs associated with connecting individual septic systems to community sewer systems. This budget account is funded by grant application fees and bond proceeds. Statutory Authority: NRS 349.982.

Synopsis: The 2013 Legislature approved Assembly Bill 461 on June 11, 2013 and established the account to restore the sagebrush ecosystem per NRS 232.161. The account is administered in a manner consistent with policies and priorities established by the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council created by NRS 232.162. The director may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant, or other source of money and any money so received must be deposited in the account. The interest and income earned on the money in the account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the account. Money that remains in the account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to General Fund appropriations and the balance in the account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. The money in the account may only be used to establish and carry out programs to preserve, restore, and enhance sagebrush ecosystems pursuant to NRS 321.592 and 321.594.

Synopsis: This budget account is specific to costs associated with the Nevada Water Conservation and Infrastructure Initiative (NWCII). The centerpiece of the NWCII is a $100 million grant proposal funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program supports investments to reduce water demand by residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors, while supporting investments to repair and replace aging, leaking infrastructure and simultaneously investing in our workforce. The initiative will deploy $100 million in ARPA dollars towards water infrastructure and conservation efforts using a formula-based selection process and administered through the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Synopsis: This budget account is established as an environmental quality improvement account (EQIA) with funds collected through the Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) program as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) as, "environmentally beneficial projects which a defendant/respondent agrees to undertake in a settlement of an enforcement action, but which the defendant/respondent is not otherwise legally required to perform." The Division of Environmental Protection's approach to SEPs is modeled after US EPA's program. Funds related to the SEP program and other enforcement actions that result in penalties with specific uses of the funds outlined in the enforcement action for use through the EQIA will be held in this account and transferred to another Department of Conservation and Natural Resources budget account for expenditure upon identification of an appropriate related project.

Synopsis: The Division of State Parks' mission is to develop and manage Nevada's diverse system of parks and recreation areas while protecting scenic, historic and scientific resources and providing access to outdoor recreation opportunities in support of a vibrant economy and a healthy populace. Major programs include operations, planning, development, grant administration, safety, resource protection and management, maintenance, administration, law enforcement, and interpretation of cultural and natural resources. The division headquarters are located in Carson City, with regional offices in Fallon, Panaca, Tahoe, and Las Vegas. The division is comprised of 27 park units located throughout the state, which includes 152 permanent and 132 seasonal staff. The Division administers the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and Recreational Trails Programs, which provide grants to urban and rural communities for the development of trails and parks and for the acquisition of land and water for outdoor recreation opportunities. The division operates under the philosophy of doing the right thing for the visitor and the resource. Statutory Authority: NRS 407.011 through 407.200.

Synopsis: The Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (NTRPA) assures that all establishments housing gaming in the Lake Tahoe Basin are compliant with the provisions of the Tahoe Compact. As such, the NTRPA reviews all proposals to modify or remodel structures housing gaming in the Tahoe Basin to ensure compliance. Federal and state law requires that the NTRPA Board meet at least once annually to select the at-large member of the board. Statutory Authority: NRS 227.190 through 227.220

Synopsis: The mission of the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is to responsibly manage Nevada's limited water resources in accordance with state law and best available science. NDWR is responsible for quantifying existing rights; monitoring water use; distributing water in accordance with court decrees; reviewing water availability for new subdivisions and condominiums; reviewing the design, construction and operation of dams; appropriating geothermal water; licensing and regulating well drillers and water right surveyors; collecting and monitoring water resource data and records; updating Nevada's water plan; coordinating drought responses; administering Nevada's flood program; and providing technical assistance to the public and governmental agencies. Statutory Authority: NRS 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 538, 540, and 543.

Synopsis: The Division of State Lands holds title to or an interest in over 335,000 acres of state-owned land. The agency acquires land and land interests for state agencies to carry out their missions. State Lands ensures the state is compensated for any use, occupancy or disposal of state-owned lands, and maintains state land records. The agency is home to the State Land Use Planning Agency, which provides land-use planning services, administers the Nevada State Clearinghouse (a central location for coordinating state comments on federal land activities), and serves as staff to the State Land Use Planning Advisory Council. The agency houses the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team who coordinates various state conservation and environmental protection programs at Lake Tahoe. Finally, State Lands is a participating agency with the Sagebrush Ecosystem Program and has a representative on the Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team.

Synopsis: Assembly Bill 486 of the 2019 Legislature was an act relating to outdoor recreation; creating the Division of Outdoor Recreation within the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; providing for the appointment and duties of the Administrator of the Division; creating the Advisory Board on Outdoor Recreation to advise the Administrator of the Division on any matter concerning outdoor recreation in this state; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Synopsis: The core mission of the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is to protect, conserve, and enhance the state's natural resources, and provide protection from wildfire. To accomplish this mission, NDF manages and coordinates all forestry, nursery, endangered plant species, and watershed resource activities on qualified public, state, and private lands. NDF also cooperates with other state agencies to coordinate and respond to natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes. Statutory Authority: NRS 40, 193, 205, 206, 232, 472, 474, 475, 476, 527 and 528.

Synopsis: The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Forest Fire Suppression account funds protection of life, property, and natural resources from fire, flood, and other natural or human caused emergencies. The program is funded with a combination of General Fund appropriations, and reimbursements paid to the Nevada Division of Forestry for firefighting efforts made on behalf of others, and Federal Emergency Management Agency - Fire Management Assistance grants and sub-grants. The agency has access to the Interim Finance Committee Contingency Fund, the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account and the Disaster Relief Account when the volume or severity of fire incidents result in insufficient funds to meet state obligations. Statutory Authority: NRS 472.

Synopsis: The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Forestry Conservation Camp Program coordinates, directs, and supervises the work performed by agency-staffed fire and fuels crews including Department of Corrections inmates based at Forestry Conservation Camps located throughout the State of Nevada. The Conservation Camp Program provides the work force for labor-intensive forestry and conservation work projects, wildfire management and other emergency activities. The Program consists of 200-300 inmate crew members, 12 resource-only crew supervisors, 26 fire and resource crew supervisors, and 56 staff firefighter crew members that use approximately 161 pieces of equipment and vehicles based at eight facilities statewide. Inmate supported operations exist in: Carson City (Stewart/Eastern Sierra), Carlin, Ely Industrial Shop, Pioche, Three Lakes (Las Vegas), and Jean. Each of these facilities field both fire and conservation project crews. Facilities in Carlin, Washoe Valley (Bowers), Ely, and Winnemucca (Humboldt) support fire and fuels crews consisting of staff firefighters who also perform conservation and wildfire mitigation when not responding to wildfires. Tonopah supports a conservation project team of agency staff, and all Forestry operations have ceased at the Wells and Ely Camp facilities. In addition to fielding conservation project and fire crews, some camps support nursery operations and/or mobile kitchen units on large fire incidents.

Synopsis: The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) was jointly created by Nevada, California, and the United States Congress. The TRPA leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe region. TRPA's vision is to have a lake environment that is sustainable, healthy, and safe for the community and future generations. Under the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, requests for state funds by the TRPA must be apportioned two-thirds from California and one-third from Nevada. As a planning agency, TRPA has the power to exercise effective environmental controls and perform other essential functions over the water, land, air, wildlife and development of the Lake Tahoe region. Starting in 1997, with the Nevada and California Governors' Memorandum of Understanding and the Presidential forum, TRPA has led the cooperative efforts of funding the Environmental Improvement Program. Statutory Authority: NRS 277.190 through 277.220.

Synopsis: The State Historic Preservation Office's mandate is to encourage preservation, documentation, and use of cultural resources through state and federal programs. Office programs support preservation of buildings and archaeological sites through grant distribution and management, project reviews for federal tax credits, the National and State Registers of Historic Places, review of federal undertakings in the state, and planning of preservation projects and public education. The office also manages almost 300 historical markers to interpret sites throughout the state, which benefit both local and out-of-state travelers. Through these activities, the State Historic Preservation Office encourages tourism, economic growth, and education. Statutory Authority: NRS 383.

Synopsis: The Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) administers Nevada's legal medical and adult-use cannabis programs, ensuring the protection of public health and safety through a strict and rigorous regulatory system. The CCB's responsibilities include licensing and regulation of Nevada cannabis establishments. The Department of Taxation was assigned responsibility of the adult-use cannabis program with the voter-passed Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act in November 2016, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Nevada. The Nevada Legislature transferred responsibility of the state's medical cannabis program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Taxation on July 1, 2017. The 2019 Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Bill 533, creating the Cannabis Compliance Board and transferred the authority to license and regulate persons and establishments relating to cannabis from the Department of Taxation to the Board. The CCB became effective July 1, 2020. The CCB administers six cannabis license types and is responsible for establishing licensing qualifications; determining the need to license additional establishments in the state; reviewing applications for licensure; issuing initial and annual renewal of licenses; tracking licenses; reviewing and making determinations on transfers of ownership; and suspending, revoking and reinstating licenses. The CCB establishes standards and procedures for the cultivation, production, testing, distribution, consumption, and sale of cannabis in Nevada. As a critical part of its regulatory oversight, the CCB inspects cannabis establishments to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations around issues such as public health and safety, security, testing, inventory tracking, and labeling. Additionally, the CCB reviews all proposed cannabis menu items and packaging design for regulatory compliance. There are two tax types specific to cannabis that the Department of Taxation is responsible for administering and collecting: wholesale cannabis tax and retail cannabis tax. Revenues from the wholesale cannabis tax, as well as revenues from fees, penalties, and assessments, will first pay the CCB's administrative and enforcement costs. Five million dollars per year is then distributed to counties, cities, and towns, and the remainder is distributed to the state Distributive School Account. At the end of each calendar quarter, the Department of Taxation calculates and publishes the fair market value at wholesale rates for multiple categories of cannabis product, upon which the wholesale cannabis tax is calculated. The Department of Taxation distributes revenues from the retail cannabis tax to the Account to Stabilize the Operation of State Government. Statutory Authority: NAC 372A.155

Synopsis: The state railroad museums consist of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum and the Boulder City Railroad Museum. The museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally in each fiscal year. Statutory Authority: NRS 381.

Synopsis: The Division of Minerals encourages and assists in the responsible exploration for and the production of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal energy, which are economically beneficial to the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 513, NRS 517, NRS 519A.290, NRS 522, NRS 534A, and NRS 534B.

Synopsis: The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Nursery Program, under the oversight of the Natural Resource Program, was established in 1957 to provide technical assistance and conservation plant materials such as tree seedlings, shrubs, forbs, and seeds to meet the conservation needs of Nevada's private landowners and public land management agencies. The Nursery Program is comprised of two facilities, one in Washoe Valley, and one in the Las Vegas Valley. The Seedbank was established in 1995 to provide seed, equipment, and other materials to rehabilitate wildland fire, and fire suppression related damages. The Seedbank facility is co-located with the nursery in Washoe Valley. The Forest Products Utilization Program was established in 2012 to focus on adding value to cut wood that occurs from the agency's normal fuel reduction and forest health enhancement projects. The value-added products, typically wood chips, fuel wood, and saw logs are sold from the nursery/seedbank facility in Washoe Valley. All these enterprise programs receive operating funds based on the sale of conservation plant materials and forest products. Statutory Authority: NRS 472, 527, and 528.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) was established on July 1, 2011, to promote the responsible use of recreational OHV, pursuant to NRS 490. The Commission has granting authority for OHV registration fee proceeds with grants awarded in accordance with approved regulations. Grants are provided for law enforcement, education/public awareness, and OHV trail management and development. OHV was placed within the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in May 2016. This was done in part through an Interim Finance Committee action that created an initial Executive Budget for the OHV Commission within DCNR fiscal structure as agency 703.

Synopsis: The Director's Office is responsible for policy development and implementation; ensuring compliance with state and federal laws; fulfilling public record requests; acting as legislative liaison; providing fiscal business management, engineering and facility services, and human resource support; providing support to the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, County Advisory Boards and Wildlife Division administrators; and providing scientific input and coordination on intergovernmental levels. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Data and Technology Services Division is responsible for the business affairs of the department which include the management of the customer service programs comprised of licensing, boat titling and registrations, hunt applications and draws; special licenses and permits; license agent activities; information technology services and geographic information systems. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Conservation Education Division oversees public affairs and outreach, hunter/angler education, recruitment and retention of hunters and anglers, wildlife education, the volunteer program, publications, and website administration. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Law Enforcement Division's mission is to: oversee wildlife protection, education, and enforcement; boating safety enforcement and education; boat accident, stolen vessel, and operating under the influence investigations; provide public safety to the citizens and visitors of Nevada; conduct land and water search and rescue operations; implement the Operation Game Thief Program; investigate major wildlife crimes; provide law enforcement dispatch services and radio communications for the department; mediate human-wildlife conflicts; administer guide licensing; investigate wildlife attacks on humans; and investigate hunting-related shooting incidents. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Game Division is responsible for management, protection, research, and monitoring of wildlife classified as game mammals, upland and migratory game birds, and furbearing mammals. The division oversees: avian and terrestrial game species management; air operations; landowner programs for game species incentive tags, depredation control, and compensation; predator management; and wildlife health and disease monitoring. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The mission of the Fisheries Division is to manage, protect, and enhance all of Nevada's fisheries resources for the greater good of all Nevadans. This includes the conservation of native aquatic species; promotion of fishing in Nevada through a system of strategically located hatcheries; and by managing Nevada's waters to their highest end use for anglers. The Fisheries Division strives to provide anglers with information essential to the sport, prevent the introduction of additional aquatic invasive species to Nevada, and minimize detrimental impacts to established fisheries and aquatic habitats. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Wildlife Biodiversity Division is dedicated to the protection, preservation, management, and restoration of Nevada's diverse wildlife heritage. Through sound science, data management, and synergistic partnerships, the division will maintain healthy wildlife populations and habitats, thereby fulfilling Nevada's responsibility to maintain local, regional, and global species diversity. Through the division's efforts, the scientific, educational, recreational, and economic values of Nevada's wildlife will be enhanced and preserved for future generations. The division is responsible for sensitive species management and surveying; Endangered Species Act consultation and recovery work; implementation of the Nevada Wildlife Action Plan; habitat restoration; and the Department of Wildlife's portion of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Habitat Division provides technical review consultation and reviews land use plans; oversees the state's Wildlife Management Areas; natural and artificial water developments; habitat rehabilitation and restoration; acquisitions and conservation easements; the mining assessment and reclamation program; and Special Reserve Account and bond funded habitat enhancement projects. The powers and duties of the department are established under NRS chapter 501.

Synopsis: The Division of Animal Industry's Dairy Program is dedicated to protecting public health throughout the production and handling of dairy products including yogurt, ice cream and fluid milk and cream. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576.129, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Colorado River Commission is empowered to acquire, manage and protect all of Nevada's federal allocation of water and hydropower resources from the Colorado River for the residents of Nevada. In addition, it provides electric power resources to certain customers from any available source for needs over and above the state's hydropower allocations. These resources are primarily centered in and benefit, southern Nevada. The Colorado River Commission Fund acts as the General Fund appropriations for all commission activities. All personnel costs for commission staff and all of the basic activities and functions performed in fulfilling the commission's legislative mandate are recorded in this account. The commission is entirely funded by its customers and receives no state or federal funds in carrying out its activities. The Colorado River Basin states are in constant contact regarding the issues of the lower basin; the bulk of commission travel occurs in California and Arizona. In addition, the commission has extensive involvement with a number of agencies of the federal government, including the Department of Interior, Department of Energy, Bureau of Reclamation, Western Area Power Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and others. Statutory Authority: NRS 538.

Synopsis: The Research and Development Fund provides engineering studies, analyses, negotiations and other efforts in protecting the interests of the state in the development of any of the resources under the control of the Colorado River Commission. The fund is currently utilized as a pass-through account for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program costs. The program is a 50-year program to address the biological needs of mammals, birds, fish amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and plants to comply with the Endangered Species Act. Funding is provided to the commission by its water and power contractors in accordance with the multi-species funding contracts. The Federal Bureau of Reclamation is the implementing agency for the program and the commission staff participate on the steering committee that provide oversight and input to reclamation regarding the implementation of the program. The program assures continuation of the Colorado River operations, including Nevada's diversions of Colorado River water from Lake Mead and continued generation of power at the federal hydropower generating facilities while complying with the Endangered Species Act. Statutory Authority: NRS 538.191

Synopsis: The Power Delivery Project (PDP) budget accounts for all of the costs associated with the Colorado River Commission's high voltage transmission, transformer and distribution system designed and tied into the Southern Nevada Water Authority's (SNWA) water delivery system. The system provides a power transmission system from the Lake Mead substation at Hoover Dam to the SNWA water treatment facility. This fund accounts for power market related power purchases for any commission customer as requested and needed for load requirements. The funding for all activities related to this budget account are provided by the SNWA and other customers under funding contracts. The contracts related to the operation of the PDP require detailed line-item budget projections at the beginning of each year which must be approved by the SNWA. In addition, this fund provides for activity related to the Silver State Energy Association (SSEA) of which the commission is a member. The SSEA provides market electric power resources to its members and, through the commission, to certain customers. The commission provides most of the required personnel resources to the SSEA under contract. SSEA activity is also subject to annual budget approval by the SSEA board. Statutory Authority: NRS 538.

Synopsis: The Power Marketing fund was created to comply with the requirements of the bond resolution authorizing the financing of Nevada's share of the cost of upgrading the generating facilities at Hoover Dam. It is used to record purchases and sales of hydroelectric power, debt service related to all Hoover Powerplant Bonds and operational costs of the Basic Substation project. This fund accounts for all hydropower related activities dedicated to the Southern Nevada Water Authority system and all other hydropower customers. All transactions related to the customers of the Colorado River Commission, including the new Hoover Dam schedule "D" customers, are recorded in this account. All hydropower allocations to the State of Nevada, administered by the commission are recorded in this account. Statutory Authority: NRS 538.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring and identifying diseases, native pests and invasive species. Plant Health and Quarantine Services supports plant pathology, entomology, in addition to housing the Agriculture representative of the Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team and the Drought Initiative Coordinator. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453a and 555.

Synopsis: The Commercial Feed Program regulates products fed to animals produced for human consumption and is part of a nation-wide effort to ensure the safety of meat, milk and egg products. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for disease and invasive species. Agricultural Registration and Enforcement protects the food supply, agriculture, Nevada lands, environment, workers, and the public. The Pesticide Program monitors groundwater for pesticide contaminates, inspects and licenses pest control companies, and certifies applicators. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453 and 555.

Synopsis: The Livestock Inspection Program is responsible for protecting livestock producers and owners from theft or loss of livestock and unfair business practices. Official animal identification, transportation documentation and transfer of ownership certificates are essential to ensuring animal disease traceability and preventing introduction of diseased animals into the state, ensuring a safe food supply. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Nevada Marijuana Registry is a state registry program within the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health. The role of the program is to administer the provisions of the Medical Use of Marijuana law as approved by the Nevada Legislature for registry of cardholders and caregivers (adopted in 2001). Statutory Authority: NRS 453A and NRS 678C.

Synopsis: The Veterinary Medical Services Program which includes the State Veterinarian is responsible for the implementation of regulatory veterinary programs and disease surveillance programs. It also includes the Animal Disease Laboratory with a Lab Supervisor and three Microbiologists as well as a Veterinary Diagnostician. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Division of Measurement Standards administers the Metrology, Petroleum Technology, and Weights and Measures programs. Ensuring fair competition for industry, equity between buyers and sellers in all transactions involving weights and measures, accurate value comparison for consumers, and confirming the quality and proper labeling and advertising of motor vehicle fuels are the primary functions of these programs. The powers and duties of the State Sealer of Measurement Standards and the Division of Measurement Standards are established in NRS chapters 581, 582, and 590.

Synopsis: The Division of Plant Health and Compliance protects plant health by monitoring for diseases and invasive species. This program provides for the survey and control of species that cause detrimental economic, environmental, and public health effects. The powers and duties of the Division of Plant Health and Compliance are established under NRS chapters 561, 552, 554, 556, 557, 576, 583, 586, 588, 453 and 555.

Synopsis: The Division of Administrative Services centralizes the budgeting, payroll, information technology, education services, communication and economic development functions for the entirety of the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The division also manages the Nevada Board of Agriculture, whose responsibilities include communicating policy to the Director and representing Nevada's agriculture industry. The Division of Administrative Services ensures that department programs, activities, and control functions are compliant with NRS and applicable federal laws. The powers and duties for the Division of Administrative Services are established under NRS chapter 561.

Synopsis: The Livestock Enforcement Program is comprised of Nevada Agricultural Police Officers with a primary focus on the protection of public health and safety through the detailed investigation of agricultural law violations and enforcement of all laws. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 289, 554, 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.

Synopsis: The Predatory Animal and Rodent Control Program provides support to and authorizes the State Predatory Animal and Rodent Control to cooperate with USDA for the control of predatory animals and crop-destroying birds and rodents within the State of Nevada. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry Predatory Animal and Rodent Control members are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583, and 584. NRS 567.

Synopsis: In 2023, AB 112 was passed creating the Wildlife Crossings Account in the State General Fund requiring the Director of the Department of Transportation to administer the account and to develop and publish an inventory and list of certain projects relating to wildlife crossings.

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 regionally significant projects across Nevada. Bond principal payments are planned to be reimbursed with federal funds at 95% and 5% state match. Statutory Authority: 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 vital projects.

Synopsis: State Infrastructure Bank was established to provide low-cost financing to Nevada state agencies, local governments, tribal governments and non-profit organizations for priority infrastructure projects that will yield the highest returns for communities in need of investment. Projects include those related to transportation, utilities, water and wastewater, renewable energy, recycling and sustainability, digital infrastructure, affordable housing, access to health care, food insecurity, public education and other projects that enable greater economic development throughout the state. Authority: NRS 226.700.

Synopsis: The Department of Business and Industry, Office of Business Finance and Planning was established pursuant to NRS 232.522 (1995 Legislature). The Office of Business and Planning, budget account 4677, was established in the 2015-17 biennium. Personnel in the account support business development and retention across the state.

Synopsis: Through the oversight of the Department of Business and Industry, certain business entities are allowed to receive a tax credit against the premium tax imposed on insurance companies in exchange for investing in qualified community development entities. A qualified community development entity that seeks to have an equity investment, or long-term debt security designated as a qualified equity investment and eligible for tax credits under this chapter, must pay a fee in the amount of 0.5% of the amount of the equity investment or long-term debt security requested to be designated as a qualified equity investment to the department. The fee that is deposited in the New Markets Performance Guarantee Account will either be returned to the applicant or reverted to General Fund appropriations based on performance. Statutory Authority: NRS 231A.

Synopsis: The Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions, and Councils Standards (the office), established under Senate Bill 431 of the 2023 Legislative Session is dedicated to enhancing the governance, efficiency, and effectiveness of professional and occupational licensing boards in Nevada. The Office operates under the Department of Business and Industry and serves as the centralized authority to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability across all boards, commissions, and councils. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.8413 through 232.8415.

Synopsis: The Division of Industrial Relations includes the Administrator's Office, the Workers' Compensation Section (WCS) and the Legal Section. The WCS regulates Nevada's workers' compensation programs to ensure that injured workers receive timely and accurate delivery of wage-loss compensation, physical-impairment compensation, medical compensation, and rehabilitation benefits through a comprehensive program of training, auditing, investigation, and enforcement. The WCS is also responsible for the regulation of private insurers, self-insured employers, associations of public and private self-insured employers, private workers' compensation carriers, third-party administrators, managed-care organizations, and health care providers. The WCS Compliance Unit enforces the statutory requirement that all employers with one or more employees maintain a policy of workers' compensation. In a non-regulatory capacity, WCS oversees the administration of uninsured claims. The Administrator's office and legal section provide general administration and legal support services to the operating units of Division of Industrial Relations. Statutory Authority: NRS 616A, 616B, 616C, 616D, and 617.

Synopsis: The Department of Business and Industry Director is responsible for the administration of all the provisions of the law relating to the jurisdiction, duties, and functions of the 12 divisions of the Department of Business and Industry. The Director's Office establishes or approves divisional goals, objectives, and priorities; oversees the carrying out of statutory responsibilities; establishes uniform policies and procedures; provides for coordination between divisional programs and business processes within the department; approves division budgets, legislative proposals, and contracts; and provides oversight of staff development functions to encourage the achievement of department objectives and development of new ideas and approaches that encourage teamwork, professionalism, and increased productivity. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.505 - 232.548.

Synopsis: The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NVOSHA) is the OSHA-approved State Plan to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. A State Plan must be at least as effective in protecting workers and preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths as stated in the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Within NVOSHA, the Nevada Bureau of Labor Statistics (NVBLS) unit collects and publishes statistics on Nevada workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. NVBLS works closely with the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regional office. The Mechanical Compliance Section (MCS) provides oversight and direction, as well as adherence to policies and procedures, and compliance with regulations and codes governing all elevators, escalators, moving walks, boilers, and pressure vessels. Safety of the public and the employees of all who use these pieces of equipment is the primary goal; achieved through education, enforcement, permitting, and emergency response. Statutory Authority: NRS 618, NAC 618, NRS 455C and NAC 455C.

Synopsis: The Department of Business and Industry, Director's Office administers the Private Activity Bond program to improve access to capital and promote business development and expansion in the state. The Director is also responsible for the allocation of bonding authority, (known as Volume Cap) between competing state and local interests. Fees from this program are used to support the operations of the Director's Office in connection with the bond programs administered. Statutory Authority: NRS 348A and 349.

Synopsis: The Department of Business and Industry, Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program establishes financial solvency requirements for self-insured employers, and regulates the self-insured programs for employers and associations. NRS 616B.300 and 616.B350 provide that qualified employers and groups of employers may self-insure their workers' compensation programs for industrial insurance and occupational diseases in lieu of participation in the private insurance market. Statutory Authority: NRS 616B.300, and 616B.350.

Synopsis: The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) manages all functions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Consultation program within the State of Nevada. SCATS helps Nevada's small businesses by offering professional safety and health consultation services and training to improve the safety culture of Nevada employers and employees. SCATS assists Nevada's employers at no cost to develop and implement effective safety and health programs and reduce workplace hazards by identifying unsafe or unhealthy working conditions through on-site safety and health consultations and formal classroom safety and health regulatory awareness training. Statutory Authority: NRS 618.

Synopsis: The Mine Safety and Training Section provides mine inspections, technical assistance, consultation, and safety training to protect Nevada's miners. The section's mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents and to assist Nevada's mining industry in complying with state and federal standards. Statutory Authority: NRS 512.

Synopsis: The Office of Traffic Safety was established to secure the full benefits available through the Federal Highway Safety Office programs. Funds are authorized by Congress at or near the beginning of each federal fiscal year. Funds are expended on a reimbursement basis to local and state agencies that were awarded grants based upon the merit of their proposals, to mitigate traffic safety problems in their jurisdictions. Proposals that are chosen for a grant award are plans that promote public information and awareness through the use of effective education campaigns, fund innovative traffic enforcement programs, and other community-based countermeasures to improve traffic safety. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.200

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety obtains and administers funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and sub-grants to state and local government entities and non-profit agencies. The mission of the office is to influence the driving behavior of Nevada's citizens through educational programs and the enforcement of traffic laws. The funding is also used to purchase limited equipment for emergency medical response and conduct first responder training. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.200.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, Motorcycle Safety Office plans and administers a safety program that includes motorcycle training for new and experienced riders. The Director approves course instruction programs and adopts rules and regulations necessary to carry out the program. The program also includes education of the driving public to increase awareness of motorcycles on Nevada highways. Statutory Authority: NRS 482.480 and 486.372-375.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has three dedicated evidence vaults statewide to support all of its divisions. As a law enforcement operation, sworn officers regularly seize property, money, and contraband from individuals for evidentiary, safekeeping, or destruction purposes. This program secures and manages the evidence seized by DPS sworn staff. This budget is cost allocated to the participating divisions.

Synopsis: The Communications Bureau functions as the Nevada State Police dispatch center under the Records, Communications and Compliance Division (RCCD) within the Department of Public Safety and provides critical support services to the sworn divisions of the department and external allied criminal and user agencies. The division enables the department to efficiently use available resources, provide greater transparency, and support improved customer service.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety uses federal and state forfeiture funds to support non-routine and specialized law enforcement activities, such as the purchase of specialized technical equipment, costs to attend conferences, specialized training, and capital outlays. Statutory Authority: NRS 179.1156-179.119.

Synopsis: The Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination (OCDC) is responsible for the protection and security of information systems and the coordination of efforts to promote the protection and security of information systems that are essential to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Nevada. Additionally, OCDC performs several other functions to include: review of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; identification of risks to the security of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; develop and update, as necessary, strategies, standards, and guidelines for preparing for and mitigating risks to, and otherwise protecting the security of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; coordination of performance audits and assessments of the information systems of state agencies to determine, without limitation, adherence to the regulations, standards, practices, policies and conventions of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, that are identified by the office as security-related; establish various partnerships, consult and coordinate with various entities and agencies, as it relates to cybersecurity; and appoint cybersecurity incident response teams. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.900

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Canine (K-9) Program is a multi-disciplinary effort to; remove contraband from Nevada's highways, reduce the amount of drugs that circulate through our communities, detection of firearms, explosives, accelerants, detection of digital and forensic evidence, and provide public safety support through the unique capabilities provided by the units in the program. Criminal intelligence gathered by the K-9 teams is utilized to keep the highways, interstates, secondary streets, and communities of Nevada safe. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.140.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety provides for the safety and security of the citizens of Nevada by: enforcing traffic laws and providing assistance on public roadways; conducting investigations of criminal and narcotics-related activities; responding to natural and human-caused disasters; training peace officers; training fire and disaster response officers; assisting local governments in emergency preparedness; and monitoring and supervising parolees and probationers within the criminal justice system. The Director's Office establishes policy and provides leadership for the department and oversees the operations and administration of the eight legislatively created divisions of the department and five offices. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.100.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Public Safety considers the professional conduct of its employees to be paramount. The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) conducts administrative investigations of department employees and provides investigative assistance to all DPS divisions. Additionally, OPR provides training on conducting administrative investigations, evaluation and documentation of misconduct versus job performance, and instructs agencies on best practices and misconduct prevention measures.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety Justice Assistance Act budget is a pass-through account for several grants received from the U.S. Department of Justice. Grant funds are distributed to state and local government agencies which contribute to the efforts of reducing and preventing crime, violence, drug abuse, and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system while maintaining the integrity of the federal funds. Administrative funds are passed through to the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA), budget account 4736. The OCJA was designated by the Governor as the State Administrative Agency for Nevada in 1987. In November 2000, the agency was designated by the Governor as the state point of contact for the 1033 Department of Defense Excess Property Program, and the State Coordinator for the 1122 General Services Administration Purchasing Program.

Synopsis: The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History is administered by the Department of Public Safety Records Bureau and administers the Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS), which serves as the state's clearinghouse for criminal history record information and crime statistics. The system provides information and activities that support a wide variety of public safety interests and functions as the information portal through which law enforcement agencies statewide accesses criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other national and state criminal history databases. The bureau is a member of the Western Identification Network, a regional consortium of eight western states that share fingerprint images and criminal history record information and participates in the FBI's Interstate Identification Index and in the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact for the release of criminal history record information for non-criminal justice purposes. The bureau is further designated as the Chief Law Enforcement Official for the purposes of administering the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993. The repository includes the following programs: Uniform Crime Reporting; the Point-of-Contact firearms (Brady); the Repository For Information Concerning Orders For Protection; the Nevada Sex Offender Registry; Civil Name Check; and the NCJIS Compliance; Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Track IT. Statutory Authority: NRS 179A and 179D.

Synopsis: This budget account offsets the cost for volunteer background checks requested by non-profit organizations working with children under the age of 16. Expenditures paid by this account are transferred to the Criminal History Repository, budget account 4709. Statutory Authority: NRS 179A.310.

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 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). The License Plate Factory is responsible for 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 Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, enforces the traffic laws of the state, investigates traffic collisions, assists stranded motorists, and enforces and regulates motor carriers transporting cargo and hazardous materials. Statutory Authority: NRS 130, 140, 300 - 370.

Synopsis: The Motor Vehicle Information Technology Division (MVIT) provides digital support facilitating the necessary IT functionality throughout the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within the State of Nevada. MVIT supports the DMV by working closely with the departments' business units and agencies, providing the best possible solutions when and where needed. MVIT accomplishes this by exploring and implementing information technology solutions that assist the business in accomplishing each unit's respective job duties, tasks, and functions. The activities of this budget are primarily supported by Highway Fund revenues. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.0473.

Synopsis: The department's System Modernization Project will take a logical and fiscally responsible approach to business improvement and system modernization which will include incremental replacement of the existing and aging Common Business Oriented Language mainframe and PowerBuilder applications running on disparate platforms and enhancement to business processes. The modernized solution will run on a consolidated cloud platform, improve the efficiency of operations and service delivery, provide flexibility, increase efficiencies, reduce in-office visit times, and reduce transaction time; improve customer service, and provide enhanced security and disaster recovery. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.

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); delinquent 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 Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, receives federal grants administered through this budget account. The granting agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), whose focus is accident, fatality, and injury reduction of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) related crashes. These reductions are accomplished through consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs. The federal grants include the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and the High Priority (HP) grant programs. The MCSAP grant is a formula distribution made available to state and local entities that conduct traffic safety programs and activities. These federal funds are used for qualifying programs designed to support the enforcement of CMV regulations, CMV inspections, and CMV/non-CMV traffic enforcement. The management and oversight of the MSCAP grant is supported by 15 positions and requires a 15% soft match, which is provided by Highway Patrol trooper time spent on MCSAP eligible activities. The High Priority is a discretionary grant program that provides support for a number of different initiatives including information technology deployment, safety data improvements, and CMV safety enforcement. State match is based on the type of activity proposed. For example, media activities are 100% federal funds eligible. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.300, 480.330, 480.340, and 480.360.

Synopsis: The purpose of the Emission Control Program is to ensure that vehicles comply with Nevada's laws and regulations regarding emission standards. The division carries out its duties by licensing and regulating emission stations and inspectors in Clark and Washoe counties. Staff conduct overt and covert audits and inspections of licensed emission stations, investigate program evaders, patrol Nevada's roadways to detect smoking vehicles, and apply appropriate sanctions against program violators. The division cooperates with various planning agencies involved in air quality standards to evaluate Nevada's Air Quality Attainment. The division is also a core member of the Inspection and Maintenance Advisory Committee, which receives feedback from the motor vehicle industry. Statutory Authority: NRS 445B, 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.0481, 482.461, and 482.465.

Synopsis: The mission of Capitol Police is the protection of life and property by providing proactive law enforcement services, empowering employees through training and education and enhancing the safety of Nevada's citizens and visitors, in and around designated state lands and facilities. The agency provides a constant security presence at the State Capitol, Attorney General's Office, Grant Sawyer building, and Governor's Mansion. In addition, the agency also provides recurring regular active patrols of state-owned facilities in the Carson City, Reno/Sparks, and Las Vegas areas. Statutory Authority: NRS 289.270; 331.140; 480.130; 480.140; 480.150.

Synopsis: The mission of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is to protect the citizens of the State of Nevada against the negative effects of hazardous materials. The SERC is the executive agency for Nevada's compliance with the federal Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act, Title III, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. As mandated by this Act, SERC is responsible for collecting information from fixed facilities regarding the use and storage of hazardous materials. The information is provided to the public and first responders for both planning and reference purposes through a combined database coordinated with the State Fire Marshal's Office. Pursuant to NRS, fees are collected on the reports submitted. These funds support the Local Emergency Planning Committees and state agencies with equipment, training, and planning activities needed to prevent and respond to hazardous material incidents. Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 11001; NRS 459.735 through NRS 459.744.

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Synopsis: The Insurance Verification Program, known as Nevada Liability Insurance Validated Electronically, actively 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 statutorily entitled to a hearing upon being aggrieved by a decision of the department. Many of 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 therefore 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 in NRS 366, 445B, 481, 482, 483, 484B, 485, 487, and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account is a pass-through budget account for grants received from the U.S. Department of Justice. Grant funds are distributed to state and local government agencies that contribute to the effort of reducing and preventing crime, violence, drug abuse, and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, while maintaining the integrity of federal funds. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.800.

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. This budget is funded primarily from Highway Fund revenues, governmental services tax commissions, and penalties. Statutory Authority: NRS 108, 293, 366, 481, 482, 483, 484B, 485, and 486.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA) obtains, administers, and sub-grants to state and local government agencies grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for programs that address illegal drug use, trafficking, violent crime, and improvement of the functioning of the criminal justice system. The objective is to coordinate education, prevention, treatment, and law enforcement to achieve a comprehensive solution to the problems of drug abuse and violent crime. Funding for this budget comes primarily from federal grants with a partial match from General Fund appropriations. Created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, Section 1308 states that the chief executive of each state shall designate a State Administrative Agency (SAA). In 1987, the OCJA was designated by the Governor as the SAA for Nevada. In November of 2000, the agency was designated by the Governor as the state coordinator for the 1033 Department of Defense Excess Property Program and the state point of contact for the 1122 General Services Administration Purchasing Program. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.800.

Synopsis: The Fund for Reentry Programs was created during the 2009 Legislative Session with the passage of Senate Bill 236. The Office of Criminal Justice Assistance is the designated agency to accept donations, gifts, bequests, grants, and other sources of funds to carry out service programs for the reentry of persons into the community upon their release from incarceration. Programs may include, but are not limited to, transitional housing, training in life skills, vocational rehabilitation, access to self-help groups, social services for families and children, preventing domestic violence, maintaining emotional and physical health and preparing for and obtaining employment. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.810.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety Dignitary Protection Detail provides security to the Governor of the State of Nevada and the first family. This detail provides 24-hour, seven days a week security at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and performs all necessary advance work and ensures security by traveling with the Governor when he attends meetings, conferences and events. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.140, 480.140, 480.300, 480.310, 480.330, and 480.360.

Synopsis: The Compliance Enforcement Division 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, repair, sale, and disposal of motor vehicles. The purpose of the fraud investigation section is to investigate and resolve fraudulent activity related to DMV products and services. The division also investigates all complex and criminal complaints filed against business licensees. Staff conduct audits, monitors, inspects, and provides investigative services on the internal and external entities related to the DMV core programs while also operating the business licensing, vehicle inspection, and appraisal programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.048, NAC 108, 482, 483, 487, 490.

Synopsis: The Central Services and Records Division safeguards driver history records of Nevadans and provides statistical reports consistent with Nevada law 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, 484B, 487, and 490.

Synopsis: Research and Project Management (RPM) is a resource to help achieve the department's strategic plan. RPM is responsible for developing regulations; tracking, drafting and getting legislation passed; preparing fiscal notes; completing and conducting surveys; and developing requests for proposal. RPM 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 is to provide efficient motor vehicle solutions for the identification, licensure, and protection of all we serve. 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. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.

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 businesses. WD programs include Wagner Peyser/Labor Exchange, Career Enhancement Program (CEP), Re-employment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), 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 businesses and job seekers. These programs are designed to assist businesses 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 Title 1-Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth funds. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 612; U.S. IRC Code, Title 26, Subtitle C (Employment Taxes); Chapter 23 (Federal Unemployment Tax Act); Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933; Trade Act of 1974/2021 (Public Law 93-618/114-27); U.S. Code, Title 38, Chapter 41 (Veterans Programs); Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 1996 (42 USC 653/Public Law 116-260) (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, cover costs to administer employment security laws that may not be charged against federal grants and pay for technological enhancements to programs for which federal funds are not available. The revenue sources for this fund are interest bearing and forfeitures collected from employers for non or late payment of unemployment taxes. All monies in the fund are continuously available to the Employment Security Division Administrator and do not lapse at any time. 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; improve the well-being of Nevada's workforce and families; and promote equitable access to unemployment insurance benefits for economic stability and to administer an efficient, effective tax system. Statutory Authority: NRS 612.

Synopsis: The Employment Security Division provides support services. Staff includes the ESD Administrator, two administrative staff, 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.

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. Statutory Authority: NRS 286.110 and 353.210.

Synopsis: The mission of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is to assist eligible low-income Nevadans with the cost of home energy. The EAP provides an annual payment for eligible households customarily paid directly to the energy provider, which can be applied to either their heating or cooling providers or split between the two. In addition, the EAP provides arrearage assistance to eligible households to bring past due charges on their heating and/or cooling bills current. EAP has two funding sources, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance block grant and the Fund for Energy Assistance and Conservation (budget account 6031), which was created during the 2001 Legislative Session to collect a Universal Energy Charge from certain electric/gas utilities. Statutory Authority: NRS 422A and NRS 702.

Synopsis: The Weatherization Program works in combination with the federal Department of Energy's Weatherization Grant Program, the state's Universal Energy Charge (tax), other state agencies, and the private sector to help low-income families improve energy efficiency for their homes, minimizing utility costs. Most funds are expended through sub-grantees who are carefully trained and monitored in their efforts to test for weather-related air and water leakages in homes and multi-family projects of low-income families. Once a dwelling unit is determined to need specific assistance, insulation, windows, doors, heaters, or water heaters are procured and installed by licensed contractors. The staff conduct quality control audits, training programs, and assist in outreach efforts. Statutory authority: NRS 702.250.

Synopsis: The Procurement Outreach Program budget houses the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), which provides assistance to Nevada businesses to enable them to identify potential contractual opportunities with federal and/or state and local governments and government prime contractors and to obtain or perform under contracts with these entities. Specialized assistance from the PTAC may include: locating marketing opportunities for Nevada businesses; educating clients about electronic commerce with government entities; assisting with various registrations and certification requirements; conferring on matters regarding bid/proposal preparation for eventual offer submission by the client to government and government-related entities; and helping clients navigate through post-contract award issues. The result is creating jobs for Nevadans through businesses successfully contracting with the government. This will bring federal funding to the state and keep local tax dollars in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 231 and Title 10 USC Chapter 142.

Synopsis: The Governor's Office of Energy goal is to ensure the wise development of the state's energy resources in harmony with local economic needs and to position Nevada to lead the nation in renewable energy production, energy efficiency and the exportation of energy. The office implements the laws of the state as defined in NRS 701 and 701A; manages energy-related programs; facilitates cooperation between key stakeholders; advises the Governor on energy policy; and collaborates with local, regional, and federal partners to ensure a reliable and sustainable clean energy system.

Synopsis: The Renewable Energy Fund was established in 2009 to receive 45% of property taxes paid from Nevada counties where an abatement had been granted to qualified renewable energy projects. In 2013, the transfer from the counties of the 45% of the property taxes paid was eliminated. This funding source will continue to be available until the 13 remaining projects associated with approved abatements conclude. This account is interest-bearing, and the interest and income earned on the money must be credited to the fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 701A.300 through 701A.450.

Synopsis: The Renewable Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Loan account was established in 2009 for the purpose of providing short-term, low-cost loans to developers of renewable energy projects, renewable component manufacturers and, energy efficiency and energy conservation projects. These loans serve as a bridge financing option to provide funding for various startup costs associated with a project. Statutory Authority: NRS 281.129.

Synopsis: The Board of Examiners allocates Highway Fund appropriations of salary adjustment funds to state agencies as approved by the legislature.

Synopsis: The Board of Examiners allocates General Fund appropriations of salary adjustment funds to state agencies as approved by the legislature.

Synopsis: Victims Services include the federal Victims of Crime Act grant, the Victim Liaison grant, federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for domestic violence, testing, and sexual assault. Nevada Revised Statutes 217.096 provides for the establishment of a statewide center for services to victims of crimes and requires the Department of Human Services' Division of Child and Family Services, to the extent that money is available for this purpose, to designate such a center and authorizes the Administrator of the DCFS to accept any gift, grant, donation, bequest, or other source of money for the purpose of carrying out duties related to the center. Victim Assistance awards are made by the state to organizations that provide services such as crisis intervention, emergency shelter and transportation, counseling, and criminal justice advocacy to victims of crimes. The FVPSA Program is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to support emergency shelters and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Victim Liaison grant provides crime victim liaisons to act as a bridge between the state and other state-based, non-governmental organizations to identify gaps in victim services and improve and increase access to resources for crime victims in rural/tribal areas, older victims, and victims of violent crimes. The Victim Services Unit provides services advocating through a Liaison Program and the Victim Advocate Academy of Nevada. In addition, Nevada offers the Confidential Address Program (NRS 217.462), which allows for a fictitious address for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, or stalking. The state provides opportunities for local resources across Nevada to provide services for victims and their families. It is the goal of the program to reach locations across the state including rural, urban, and tribal communities. NRS 217.

Synopsis: The Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) provides financial assistance to eligible persons who are victims of violent crimes committed in Nevada. The VOCP pays hospital bills, medical and dental treatment costs, mental health counseling costs, lost wages, funeral costs, and other crime-related expenses. Program revenues are derived from fines and penalties imposed by the courts in criminal proceedings. Statutory Authority: NRS 217.010.

Synopsis: The Comstock Historic District Commission's mandate is to encourage preservation of the Comstock Historic District, one of the nation's largest and most significant historic landmarks. It is also one of the most visited historic sites in the state, second to Hoover Dam. The commission issues construction permits, educates the public and promotes special programs. The commission considers requests for Certificates of Appropriateness, which property owners are required by statute to obtain before initiating exterior changes to existing structures or constructing new ones. The commission gives guidance to federal agencies working within the district and provides public education focused on historic resources. Statutory Authority: NRS 384.