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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: The Department of Administration's Director's Office is responsible for the administration of the state's internal service agencies which provide diverse statewide infrastructure and resources. These agencies consist of: Administrative Services; Fleet Services; Hearings and Appeals; Human Resource Management; Library, Archives and Public Records; Mail Services; Purchasing; Risk Management; and Public Works including Capital Improvement Projects and Buildings and Grounds. The department is also responsible for the Nevada Deferred Compensation Program, the Nevada Commission for Women, and activities related to appointments on numerous statewide boards and committees. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.212-2198; 217, 233F, 233I, 239, 277, 284, 331, 333, 334, 336, 338, 341, 378, 616, 617, 618.

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

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

Synopsis: The Mail Services Division provides mail services to participating state and local government agencies in the Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas areas. Services include pickup, processing, and delivery of outgoing, overnight, and interoffice mail (including service between Carson City and Las Vegas). The United States Postal Service processes and delivers all in-bound mail to the individual agencies on a daily basis. Other services provided in the Carson City and Reno areas includes: folding, inserting, addressing, and bulk mailing. Statutory Authority: NRS 232.2198

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Synopsis: The Administrator for the State Public Works Division oversees and manages the legislatively-approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and four operational budget accounts: Facility Condition Analysis, which is responsible for inspecting and evaluating the short and long-term facilities maintenance needs for all state-owned buildings; Engineering and Planning, which manages the implementation of the approved CIP and conducts building code-related inspection functions for all state-owned buildings; Buildings and Grounds, providing statewide maintenance and custodial services for most state-owned facilities in Carson City, Reno, and Las Vegas; and the Marlette Lake Water System, providing a reliable water delivery system for Carson City and Storey Counties. Statutory Authority: NRS 338, 341, 393 and 444.

Synopsis: The State Public Works Division's Facility Condition Analysis Unit is responsible for inspecting and evaluating the short and long-term facilities maintenance needs for all state-owned buildings. The unit performs physical inspections of all state buildings to identify and quantify the potential short and long-term fiscal obligation and projected inventories of deferred maintenance. Staff attempts to inspect and evaluate every state building on a three-year cycle and works with state agencies to identify, evaluate, and document immediate facility condition issues and/or concerns. Staff generates Facilities Condition Analysis reports, estimates cost of repairs, makes recommendations as to the priority and urgency of the facilities' maintenance needs, and makes that information available to state agency directors, the division administrator, the Legislature, and the Budget Division. Statutory Authority: NRS 338, 341, 393 and 444.

Synopsis: The State Public Works Division's Professional Services, Code Compliance & Enforcement Section, and Planning Unit manage the implementation of the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and external agency construction projects, through project development, plans examination, permitting, project management, and building code-related inspection functions for all state-owned buildings; provides engineering and maintenance planning services to the Buildings and Grounds Unit; and supports the Division Administrator and the State Public Works Board in developing the Governor's Recommended CIP. Statutory Authority: NRS 338, 341, 393 and 444.

Synopsis: The department is responsible for providing fair, efficient, and effective administration of tax programs in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies that serve the taxpayers and state and local governments. The department collects approximately $9.9 billion a year in taxes and distributes those revenues to the State General Fund, State Education Fund, other state agencies, and local government entities. Taxes administered by the department include all sales and use taxes, modified business tax, insurance premium tax, commerce tax, and a variety of excise taxes. The department is responsible for appraising property of an inter-state or inter-county nature as well as mining property. It establishes guidelines for county assessors, recorders, and treasurers; monitors appraisal and assessment performance; and ensures statewide compliance with assessment standards established by the Nevada Tax Commission (NTC). The department reviews local government budgets and audits, prepares ad valorem tax rates for certification, and advises local governments on Budget Act compliance and financial management matters. The department provides certified annual population estimates for the state, counties, and incorporated cities. The department serves as staff to five boards and commissions. The NTC adjudicates contested cases, adopts regulations, and ensures fair and equitable treatment of taxpayers across tax types. The State Board of Equalization hears and determines property tax appeals and equalizes property tax values. The Committee on Local Government Finance provides financial accounting standards for local governments and oversight to financially troubled local government entities. The Mining Oversight and Accountability Commission ensures various state agencies maintain compliance over environmental, safety and training, and taxation issues related to the mining industry. The Appraiser Certification Board ensures all property tax appraisers in the state are certified and maintain continuing education requirements. Statutory Authority: NRS 354, 360, 360B, 361, 361A, 362, 363A&B, 363C, 364.125, 368A, 369, 370, 370A, 371, 372, 372A, 372B 374, 374A, 375, 375A&B, 376A, 377, 377A&B, 387.332, 444A.090, 482.313, 585.497, 680B, NAC 453A, and NAC 453D.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is the institutional memory of the state and is responsible for preserving and developing the state's most valuable assets: its heritage, the collective product of its people, resources, business endeavors, and government. The State Library offers unique resources to Nevada's citizens, libraries, local governments, state agencies, and businesses. These resources include a full range of information and reference services; library planning and development; and services designed for citizens with disabilities. The State Library houses the State Data Center, which offers census information statewide. The library functions as a depository of U.S. government documents and operates the State Publications Distribution Center, which distributes official state government documents electronically statewide to ensure Nevada citizens have free access to state government publications. The State Library also develops state information policies to ensure equal access to government information is available in all formats. Library development services provide leadership, grants, and other assistance to Nevada's libraries; archives and literacy to communities to improve services for all Nevadans; general consulting; administration of funds for improvement of library services; collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies to develop and implement programs; and facilitation of statewide planning efforts. The Nevada Talking Book Services provides access to the National Library Service program of audio and braille books and magazines plus digital players to all Nevada residents of all ages who qualify due to visual and/or physical impairments or a reading disability. Statutory Authority: NRS 378.010 through 378.210.

Synopsis: The Nevada Library Cooperative (Co-Op) is a regional network of libraries formed in 1981 under the authority of NRS 379.1475 for the purpose of facilitating regional cooperation and sharing of resources. Member libraries include public, academic, and special collections including the Sparks Heritage Research Museum, the Nevada Historical Society, Nevada State Museum (Las Vegas) and the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records. The Co-Op's mission is to develop and enhance library services and activities extending beyond the jurisdiction of any single participating library. The Co-Op's budget is funded primarily through membership fees and the governing board approves funding, develops, operates, and maintains services for the benefit of the public. The Co-Op's Integrated Library System manages a shared catalog of over 1.1 million items including books, digital content, searchable databases, photographs, manuscripts and more. The Co-Op's interlibrary loan program extends availability of its catalog to patrons in the most remote areas of Nevada. Member libraries are also able to individualize services through a "cafeteria plan" of options enhancing library operations and development made affordable through the increased buying power of the Co-Op. Statutory Authority: NRS 379.147 through 379.150 and 277.080 through 277.180.

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