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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term. The Lieutenant Governor is the highest officer in the state after the Governor and serves as Acting Governor when the Governor is out-of-state or temporarily incapacitated. The Lieutenant Governor serves as a member of the Governor's Cabinet, Chair of the Commission on Tourism, Chair of the Advisory Council on Outdoor Recreation, Vice-Chair of the State Board of Transportation, as a member of the Board of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and a member of the Executive Branch Audit Committee. The Lieutenant Governor's Office oversees the Office of Small Business Advocacy and serves as the permanent chair of the Keep Nevada Working Task Force. The Lieutenant Governor serves as an appointed member to the Governor's Commission on Homeland Security. The Lieutenant Governor is the only elected official with specific duties and powers in the Executive and Legislative branch. When the State Legislature convenes for its biennial sessions, the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Senate. The Lieutenant Governor is the Senate's presiding officer and casts the tie-breaking vote on any question or legislative measure. The Lieutenant Governor can pursue up to three legislative initiatives during regular sessions. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 17 and 18; Statutory Authority: NRS 224.

Synopsis: The Lieutenant Governor's Office of Small Business Advocacy (OSBA) was temporarily established within the office of the Lieutenant Governor pursuant to Assembly Bill 184 of the 2021 Legislative Session, with an initial sunset date of June 30th, 2023. The sunset date was extended to June 30th, 2025, with the passage of Senate Bill 24 of the 2023 Legislative Session. OSBA's mission is to serve as an advocate for small business owners within state government. In coordination with other state agencies, OSBA serves as a centralized hub, connecting small business owners to available resources and working to resolve challenges and barriers to access.

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

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

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

Synopsis: The Investigations Unit budget account was created in the 2025 Governor's Executive Budget. Its purpose is to align all Investigation positions within one organizational structure for use throughout the office under one chain of command. This will allow the needs of the office to be addressed more effectively and reduce redundancies by having a singular budget account.

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

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

Synopsis: The Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP), headed by the Consumer's Advocate, represents consumers' interests in proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, and any court, regulatory body, board, commission, or agency with jurisdiction over Nevada public utilities. Its role is to ensure reliable electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunication services at the lowest reasonable cost. BCP also works to deter and prevent unfair and deceptive trade practices. BCP's enforcement of state and federal unfair (antitrust) and deceptive trade practices (consumer fraud) laws ensures availability of competitively priced goods and services for consumers and a free, open, and competitive market system of commerce in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 90, 228, 597, 598, 598A, 598C, 599B, and 711.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: Section 20 of Senate Bill 305 of the 2023 Legislative session (S.B. 305) created the Nevada Employee Savings Trust Program (NEST Program). Under the direction of a Board of Trustees Board, the NEST Program provides for Individual Retirement Accounts and Individual Retirement Annuities and encourages private employees to establish such accounts. Section 21 of S.B. 305 requires the State Treasurer to provide staff support to the Board and Section 24 creates the Nevada Employee Savings Trust Administrative Fund solely to pay the administrative costs and expenses of the Board and the NEST Program. Statutory Authority: new chapter added by S.B. 305 to Title 31 of NRS; Section 24 of S.B. 305.

Synopsis: The Student Loan Repayment for Providers of Health Care in Underserved Communities program and the account were created by the 2023 Legislature to provide for student education loan repayments for eligible health care providers. The program allocates up to $120,000 to providers who work in underserved communities and requires at least 15% of available money any year to be directed to providers in counties with populations of less than 100,000. The account is funded by transfer of a defined amount from the Abandoned Property Trust Account, and allows for acceptance of gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or other funding and allows for interest to be earned. Statutory Authority: NRS 226.450 to 226.590, inclusive.

Synopsis: The Controller is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the state and is responsible for administering the state's accounting system, registering vendors, paying all claims against the state, and collecting debts owed to the state. The office processes and records the state's financial transactions; conducts the final audit; and ensures compliance with the Nevada Constitution, federal laws and state statutes. The Controller also provides the citizens, state agencies, local governments, and legislators accurate and impartial financial information. The office is responsible for preparing required and significant reports: the State Single Audit report, Annual Comprehensive Financial report, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and additional financial reports. The State Controller is one of the six Constitutional Officers of the State and is elected to a four-year term. The authority of the Controller is set by the Nevada State Constitution Article 5, Section 19, and Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 227.

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

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

Synopsis: The CORE.NV project seeks to replace the state's 25-year-old financial and human resources system with a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning solution to increase statewide productivity and enhance decision making for resource allocation.

Synopsis: This program provides for the distribution of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: The Client Services Unit includes the Application Development & Support and Service Management groups. These groups offer Information Technology support for partner agencies in areas such as application development, state website management, ADA accessibility, database administration and hosting, application server administration, and field support services. Additionally, Client Services operates the enterprise service desk, providing 24-hour emergency support and after-hours service for public safety agencies. The unit is made up of seven teams: database administration and development, application development and support, enterprise website support, application server administration, field support services, the enterprise service desk, and the HR help desk. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: OCIO ensures the efficient, effective, and secure use of information across state agencies. It provides cost-effective, enterprise-wide Information Technology (IT) solutions and technical guidance. Appointed by the Governor, OCIO oversees OCIO operational units. OCIO is involved in multiple advisory roles, including the Attorney General's Technological Crime Advisory Board (NRS 205A.040), the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security's Cyber Security Committee, the Nevada Public Safety Communications Committee, and the Nevada Commission on Educational Technology (NRS 388.790-805) as an ex-officio/non-voting member. Additionally, the Chief Information Officer represents OCIO on the Nevada Broadband Task Force by Executive Order. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The State Computer Facility comprises the Mainframe Systems and Storage Unit, the Enterprise Services and Servers Unit, and the Computer Operations Unit. It provides a range of computer processing services using diverse systems and technologies, managing and supporting the State Computer Facility and server environments. Staff responsibilities include computer operations, production services, mainframe systems management, storage management, printing, web application hosting services, server maintenance and hosting, email management and maintenance, and various business continuity functions. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Data Communications and Network Engineering unit is one of three budget accounts within the Communications unit of OCIO. This unit is responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining the statewide data, voice over internet protocol, and video-communications infrastructure. A significant portion of its efforts focuses on the Wide Area Network, known as SilverNet, and ensuring connectivity, including internet access for the state and dedicated purpose circuits such as federal program connections. Staff tasks include installing and troubleshooting data circuits; installing, operating, and maintaining routers, firewalls, event logging, and data switches; and engineering, analyzing, and troubleshooting the complex WAN. The unit supports over 8,500 network connections, representing servers and network devices across more than 150 locations throughout the state. Customers include all Executive Branch Agencies, Constitutional Offices, the Judicial Branch, and, to a limited extent, the Legislative Branch. Statutory authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: The Telecommunications/Unified Communication unit is one of three budget accounts within the Network Services Unit. This unit is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining comprehensive communication services, with a primary focus on voice transport and telephone equipment. The services include managing a statewide telephone network that integrates voice over internet protocol across the state SilverNet enterprise, as well as overseeing commercial telephone services. Staff responsibilities encompass the operation and maintenance of key systems, agency consultation, analysis, and basic design to meet diverse communication needs. These needs include call centers, building wiring design, development, negotiation, and implementation of contract communication services, long distance service, local exchange service, and vendor services. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

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

Synopsis: The Office of Information Security (OIS) operates independently from network and information technology operations and is managed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who reports directly to the Chief Information Officer. OIS establishes and maintains the enterprise vision, strategy, and program to ensure the protection of information assets and technology. As part of its service delivery, OIS oversees a comprehensive state information security program that includes continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, security incident response coordination, physical security access services, and other operational security services for the Executive Branch. The OIS staff identifies, develops, implements, and maintains enterprise security processes to mitigate information technology risks. The CISO directs responses to incidents, establishes standards and controls, manages security technologies, and implements policies and procedures. Additionally, the CISO chairs the State Information Security Committee, serves as vice chair of the Nevada Cyber Security Task Force, and is a member of the Nevada Resilience Advisory Committee and the National Governors Association Cybersecurity Policy Advisors Network. Statutory Authority: NRS 242.

Synopsis: Created in the 2023 Legislative Session by the Legislature, Budget Account 1482 Judicial Department Staff Salaries houses all Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, and Law Library staff positions and their salary and fringe costs. No judges' salary or fringe costs are contained herein. Funded with General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) serves as the Office of the Court Administrator pursuant to NRS 1.320 and is responsible for carrying out the duties prescribed in this statute under the direction of the Supreme Court. The AOC provides administrative support to the Supreme Court and judicial programs in the form of budget development, financial oversight, accounting, audits, personnel, payroll and information technology. Pursuant to decisions made by the 2023 Legislature removing administrative assessments, the budget is funded primarily by General Fund appropriation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: The budget of the Interim Nevada Legislature provides support staff between legislative sessions. This staff is responsible for finalizing the work of the preceding session, preparing for the upcoming session, assisting legislators, and providing information to the public as the need arises. Statutory Authority: NRS 218A.520 and NRS 218A.550.

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Synopsis: The Legislative Counsel Bureau consists of the Legislative Commission, Legal Division, Audit Division, Fiscal Analysis Division, Research Division, and Administrative Division. The bureau provides direct support to the Nevada Legislature. Statutory Authority: NRS 218F.100.

Synopsis: The Supreme Court's Law Library serves as a comprehensive, current, and archival legal research facility for the Supreme Court while also providing legal research services to the Office of the Attorney General, the Legislature, other state and local governmental agencies, the state bar and the public. It is the collection of last resort for legal materials in the state. Its website provides pro se information and forms. The budget is funded through a General Fund appropriation. Statutory authority: NRS 2.410 through NRS 2.490.

Synopsis: The Nevada Unclaimed Property Division reunites property owners with their unclaimed property that has been turned over to the state. The program ensures that businesses and government entities report and remit unclaimed property in a timely manner. Statutory Authority: NRS 120A.025 and NRS 120A.620.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Athletic Commission (Commission) regulates all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, including the licensure and supervision of promoters, boxers, mixed martial artists, kick boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers and matchmakers. The Nevada Athletic Commission was established by an act of the Nevada Legislature in 1941. Since that time, the Commission has regulated professional unarmed combat (e.g., boxing, kick boxing and mixed martial arts) in Nevada. The conduct and regulation of unarmed combat in Nevada are governed by NRS 467 and NAC 467. The Commission administers the state laws and regulations governing unarmed combat for the protection of the public and to ensure the health and safety of the contestants.

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 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.