AB154: Creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General. (BDR 18-334)

Legislative Summary

AN ACT relating to governmental administration; creating the Nevada Office of the Inspector General; setting forth the powers and duties of the Inspector General and employees of the Office; requiring a state agency or local government to cooperate with and provide assistance to the Inspector General in carrying out those duties; creating the Nevada Office of the Inspector General's Fund; prohibiting retaliation against certain persons who make a lawful complaint concerning fraud, waste, abuse or corruption in a state agency or local government; prohibiting certain acts to deter or prevent the Inspector General or an employee of the Office from performing his or her duty; imposing increased penalties for certain acts of assault or battery on the Inspector General or an employee of the Office; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.