AB154

Nevada AB154 creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General to oversee state agencies and local governments.

Nevada AB154 creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General as an independent agency. The Inspector General is appointed by the Governor for a 4-year term and can be reappointed. The Office includes the Inspector General, a deputy inspector general, a special counsel, and other staff. The Inspector General's duties include auditing, investigating, inspecting, and reviewing state agencies and local governments to deter fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Office can issue subpoenas, refer matters to law enforcement, and make public reports.