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NV Rev Stat § 218F.700 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau|NRS 218F.700 - Composition; qualifications of Legislative Counsel and General Counsel.

  1. The Legal Division consists of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel and such additional staff as the exercise and performance of their powers and duties may require.  2. The Legislative Counsel must be:  (a) An attorney admitted to practice law in one of the United States; and  (b) Knowledgeable and experienced in governmental law and operations, including, without limitation, some or all of the following:  (1) Political science;  (2) Parliamentary practice;  (3) Legislative procedure; and  (4) The methods of research, statutory revision and bill drafting.  3. The General Counsel must be:  (a) An attorney admitted to practice law in one of the United States; and  (b) Knowledgeable and experienced in governmental law and operations, including, without limitation, some or all of the following:  (1) Governmental litigation before federal and state courts and agencies;  (2) Governmental ethics, meetings, records, privileges and immunities;  (3) Governmental officers and employees and employment law; and  (4) Governmental contracts, intellectual property and transactional law.  4. The provisions of this section establish the qualifications of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel but do not define or limit the respective powers and duties of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel.  [5:134:1953] — (NRS A 1963, 484, 1015; 1971, 1546; 1975, 344; 1985, 1162; 2011, 3244; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 15)
NV Rev Stat § 218F.710 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau|NRS 218F.710 - General powers and duties; legal opinions on questions of law; authority of Legislative Counsel and General Counsel to act on behalf of each other regarding certain matters; separation of legal functions required regarding certain matters.

  1. The Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel each have:  (a) The powers and duties assigned by this title and any law or resolution; and  (b) Such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the Director, the Legislature and the Legislative Commission.  2. Upon the request of the Director or any member or committee of the Legislature or the Legislative Commission, the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel may give a legal opinion orally or in writing upon any question of law, including, without limitation, existing law and suggested, proposed and pending legislation.  3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel, as applicable, is unavailable or otherwise unable to carry out his or her powers and duties regarding a particular matter for any reason, the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel, as applicable, may carry out those powers and duties on behalf of the other legal counsel regarding that particular matter.  4. If any particular matter requires an appropriate separation of legal functions within the Legal Division, the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel shall take necessary and proper actions to ensure that the appropriate separation of legal functions is established and maintained within the Legal Division.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 1016; A 1965, 1456; 1985, 1132; 2011, 3244; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 16)
NV Rev Stat § 218F.730 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau|NRS 218F.730 - Authority to secure copyrights.

  1. The Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel is authorized to secure copyright under the laws of the United States in all publications issued by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.  2. Each copyright must be secured in the name of the State of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 155; A 2011, 3246; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 17)
NV Rev Stat § 218F.800 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau|NRS 218F.800 - Qualifications of Research Director; administration of Research Division.

The Research Director:  1. Must have a graduate degree from an accredited college or university and must be knowledgeable in some or all of the following:  (a) Research techniques;  (b) Information sources;  (c) Strategic planning;  (d) Program and personnel management;  (e) Writing and communication techniques;  (f) Governmental organization and functions; and  (g) Budgeting.  2. Shall administer and manage the duties, programs, responsibilities and staff operations of the Research Division.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1658; A 1977, 345; 1985, 1133; 1995, 1108; 2011, 3246) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 218.731)
NV Rev Stat § 218F.810 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau|NRS 218F.810 - General powers and duties.

The Research Division shall:  1. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with research, information and assistance concerning public policy, including, but not limited to, proposed or possible legislation, and national, state and local issues of interest to the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions.  2. Provide necessary personnel to standing and interim committees as assigned by the Director, the Legislature or the Legislative Commission.  3. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with comprehensive accurate reports and background information on subjects of legislative interest.  4. Analyze, compare and evaluate the programs and statutory provisions of the State of Nevada and other states, upon request of a member or committee of the Legislature.  5. Advise the Legislature and its members and committees regarding matters relating to the resources and procedures necessary to conduct research.  6. Prepare publications relating to the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau.  7. Maintain the library of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.  8. Provide information and assistance to the Legislature and its members and committees concerning the apportionment of legislative districts and any other political districts the boundaries of which are determined by the Legislature.  9. Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1130; A 1995, 1109; 2011, 3246) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 218.735)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.010 - Legislative declaration.

The intent of this chapter is to provide for the impartial postauditing of each agency of the State to furnish the Legislature with factual information necessary to the discharge of its constitutional duties and by which it may exercise its valid powers.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 1462; A 1973, 1661; 1977, 753; 1985, 851; 1987, 961)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.030 - "Agency of the State" defined.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency of the State" includes all offices, departments, boards, commissions and institutions of the Executive Department and the Judicial Department, but does not include the Legislative Department.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 959; A 1999, 1806; 2007, 613; 2011, 3247)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.100 - Qualifications of Legislative Auditor.

The Legislative Auditor shall:  1. Be a certified public accountant or public accountant qualified to practice public accounting under the provisions of chapter 628 of NRS.  2. Have 5 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and auditing.  3. Have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public budgeting, governmental accounting, finance and auditing standards.  4. Have a working knowledge of statistical methods and other techniques of scientific operational analysis.  [5:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.05] — (NRS A 1963, 1016; 1973, 1661; 1977, 753)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.110 - General powers and duties; standards for audits.

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall:  (a) Perform postaudits as provided by law;  (b) Establish procedures, methods and standards of auditing for the Audit Division;  (c) Recommend to the Legislature the enactment or amendment of statutes based upon the results of the postaudit; and  (d) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.  2. The Legislative Auditor may:  (a) Within budgetary limitations, contract for the services of consultants or other professional or technical personnel as the Legislative Auditor’s duty to perform postaudits may require, or to conduct a review of the operation of the Legislative Auditor’s office, and fix their fees in an amount which is reasonable and customary for such services; and  (b) With the approval of the Legislative Commission, contract with federal agencies or state departments to perform audits required by federal or state law, if the Division may be reimbursed for such audits. Any money received by the Division for such audits must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Legislative Fund.  3. A postaudit must be conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards for governmental and other audits.  [6:205:1949; A 1955, 123] — (NRS A 1957, 368; 1963, 1017; 1965, 1456; 1969, 131; 1971, 1548; 1973, 1661; 1977, 41, 754; 1985, 851; 1989, 1494; 2011, 3247)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.120 - Performance of regular and special audits and investigations.

  1. Each of the audits provided for in chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS must be made and concluded as directed by the Legislative Commission and in accordance with the terms of this chapter.  2. The Legislative Commission shall direct the Legislative Auditor to make any special audit or investigation that in its judgment is proper and necessary to carry out the purpose of chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS or to assist the Legislature in the proper discharge of its duties.  [13:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.13] — (NRS A 1963, 1020; 1965, 1459; 1969, 134; 1973, 1664; 1985, 854; 2007, 614)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.130 - Retention of audit reports and other documents; confidentiality and destruction of working papers from audits; exceptions.

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall keep or cause to be kept a complete file of copies of all reports of audits, examinations, investigations and all other reports or releases issued by the Legislative Auditor.  2. All working papers from an audit are confidential and may be destroyed by the Legislative Auditor 5 years after the report is issued, except that the Legislative Auditor:  (a) Shall release such working papers when subpoenaed by a court or when required to do so pursuant to NRS 239.0115; or  (b) May make such working papers available for inspection by an authorized representative of any other governmental entity for a matter officially before the authorized representative or by any other person authorized by the Legislative Commission.  [16:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.16] — (NRS A 1963, 1021; 1969, 497; 1973, 1664; 1977, 6; 1979, 291; 1985, 854; 2007, 2080)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.135 - Duty to protect security of information systems; duty to report vulnerabilities in such systems.

  1. A report of an audit conducted by the Legislative Auditor must not contain any information that the Legislative Auditor determines could potentially expose this State to a breach of the security of an information system of an agency of this State.   2. If the Legislative Auditor discovers, in the course of an audit, a vulnerability in an information system of an agency of the State that the Legislative Auditor determines poses a serious threat to the security of the information system, the Legislative Auditor shall report the vulnerability immediately to the Governor, the Chair of the Legislative Commission, the Chair of the Audit Subcommittee and the head of the agency affected.   3. As used in this section, "information system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 242.057.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 2575)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.140 - Duty to report improper practices, inadequacy of fiscal records or illegal transactions found in course of audit.

  1. If the Legislative Auditor finds, in the course of an audit, evidence of improper practices of financial administration or inadequacy of fiscal records, the Legislative Auditor shall report these practices immediately to the Governor, each Legislator and the head of the agency affected.  2. If the Legislative Auditor finds evidence of illegal transactions, the Legislative Auditor shall forthwith report these transactions to the Governor, each Legislator and the Attorney General.  [17:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.17] — (NRS A 1963, 1021; 1965, 1459; 1973, 1665; 1981, 157; 1985, 855; 2011, 3247)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.150 - Duties following report of inadequacy of fiscal records.

  1. Immediately upon receipt of a report from the Legislative Auditor of inadequacy of fiscal records, the Legislative Commission shall review the Legislative Auditor’s report and hold hearings with the department head or heads concerning such inadequacy of fiscal records.  2. The Legislative Commission, after holding such hearings, shall make a report to the department head or heads requesting the installation of the necessary fiscal records.  3. The Legislative Commission shall report to the Legislature any refusal of the department officials to install proper fiscal records.  [18:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.18] — (NRS A 1963, 1021; 1965, 1459; 1973, 1665)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.160 - Biennial report to Legislature and Governor.

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall prepare a biennial report for the Governor and Legislators and submit the report before December 31 of each even-numbered year. Copies of the report must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.  2. The biennial report must contain, among other things:  (a) Copies of, or the substance of, reports made to the various agencies of the State and a summary of changes made in the system of accounts and records thereof;  (b) A list of those agencies on which audit reports were issued during the biennium which had not carried out a system of internal accounting and administrative control pursuant to NRS 353A.020; and  (c) Specific recommendations to the Legislature for the amendment of existing laws or the enactment of new laws designed to improve the functioning of the agencies of the State.  [11:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.11] — (NRS A 1963, 1020; 1969, 134; 1973, 312, 1664; 1985, 854; 1987, 2055; 2011, 3247)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.200 - Audits of state agencies required; duty of agency personnel to assist in audit. [Effective through December 31, 2020.]

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall perform a postaudit of all accounts, funds and other records of all agencies of the State to determine one or any combination of the following:  (a) Whether the financial statements of the audited agency comply with generally accepted principles of accounting.  (b) The honesty and integrity of fiscal affairs, the accuracy and reliability of information and reports, and the effectiveness of the system of management controls of the audited agency.  (c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  (d) Whether the operations of the agency of the State have been conducted in accordance with its contractual obligations.  (e) Whether control by management and the system of information provide an adequate and efficient system of records and accounting.  2. Every officer and employee of an agency of the State shall aid and assist the Legislative Auditor at such times as the Legislative Auditor requires in the inspection, examination and audit of any books, accounts and records in their possession.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 755; A 1985, 852; 1995, 1109)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.200 - Audits of state agencies required; duty of agency personnel to assist in audit. [Effective January 1, 2021.]

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall perform a postaudit of all accounts, funds and other records of all agencies of the State to determine one or any combination of the following:  (a) Whether the financial statements of the audited agency comply with generally accepted principles of accounting.  (b) The honesty and integrity of fiscal affairs, the accuracy and reliability of information and reports, and the effectiveness of the system of management controls of the audited agency.  (c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, compliance with the standards regarding records containing personal information set forth in NRS 603A.210.  (d) Whether the operations of the agency of the State have been conducted in accordance with its contractual obligations.  (e) Whether control by management and the system of information provide an adequate and efficient system of records and accounting.  2. Every officer and employee of an agency of the State shall aid and assist the Legislative Auditor at such times as the Legislative Auditor requires in the inspection, examination and audit of any books, accounts and records in their possession.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 755; A 1985, 852; 1995, 1109; 2019, 2575, effective January 1, 2021)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.210 - Duty of agency personnel to make all information available; duty extends to confidential information; exceptions.

  1. Except as provided in subsection 2, upon the request of the Legislative Auditor or the Legislative Auditor’s authorized representative, all officers and employees of the agencies of the State shall make available to the Legislative Auditor all their books, accounts, claims, reports, vouchers or other records of information, confidential or otherwise, necessary, irrespective of their form or location in performing authorized audits or investigations.  2. This section does not authorize the Legislative Auditor or authorized representative to have access to any books, accounts, claims, reports, vouchers or other records or information of any business or activity which NRS 665.130 and 668.085 require to be kept confidential.  [7:205:1949; A 1953, 171] — (NRS A 1963, 1018; 1965, 1457; 1973, 1847; 1985, 852, 2155)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.220 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.220 - Duty of State Controller and agency personnel to submit financial statements.

The State Controller or the head of any agency of the State, and any employee or agent thereof, acting by, for or on account of such agency or officer receiving, paying or otherwise controlling any public money in the State of Nevada, in whole or in part, whether the money is provided by the State of Nevada, received from the Federal Government of the United States or any branch, bureau or agency thereof, or received from private or other source, shall submit to the Legislative Auditor, upon the Legislative Auditor’s request, the appropriate financial statement prepared pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles for the period designated by the Legislative Auditor.  [10a:205:1949; added 1953, 171] — (NRS A 1963, 1019; 1973, 1663; 1977, 43; 1985, 853)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.230 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.230 - Discussion of preliminary report with audited agency; inclusion of agency’s explanation or rebuttal in final report; presentation and distribution of final report when Legislature in regular session.

  1. The Legislative Auditor or the Legislative Auditor’s authorized representative shall furnish a copy of the preliminary report of the audit to the head of the audited agency and discuss the report with the head of the agency. The head of the agency shall submit to the Legislative Auditor, within 10 days after the discussion, a written statement of explanation or rebuttal concerning any of the findings, and the Legislative Auditor shall include in the final report the officer’s explanation or rebuttal to any of the findings contained in the final report.  2. When the Legislature is in a regular session, the Legislative Auditor shall notify the Chair of the Legislative Commission or the Chair of the Audit Subcommittee, immediately following this 10-day period, that an audit report is ready for presentation to the Legislative Commission.  3. If, within 5 days after notification, the Chair of the Legislative Commission does not call a meeting of the Legislative Commission or the Chair of the Audit Subcommittee does not call a meeting of the Audit Subcommittee, the Legislative Auditor shall distribute the report and any statement received from the agency to each Legislator.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 756; A 1981, 156; 1983, 160; 1985, 853; 2011, 3248)
NV Rev Stat § 218G.240 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits|NRS 218G.240 - Presentation and distribution of final report to Legislative Commission; adoption of additional procedures; restrictions on disclosure before presentation.

  1. The Legislative Auditor shall present a final written report of each audit to the Legislative Commission and furnish copies to all Legislators, other appropriate state officers and the head of the agency audited.  2. The Legislative Commission may by regulation provide for the:  (a) Presentation of the final written report of each audit to the Audit Subcommittee before the report is presented to the Legislative Commission.  (b) Distribution of copies of the final written report of an audit to each member of the Legislative Commission or Audit Subcommittee, or both, before the report is presented to the Legislative Commission.  (c) Distribution of copies of the final written report or a summary of the final report to all Legislators, other appropriate state officers and the head of the agency audited after the final report is presented to the Audit Subcommittee.  3. Except as otherwise provided by chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS, the Legislative Auditor shall not disclose the content of any audit before it is presented to the:  (a) Audit Subcommittee, if the final written report is presented to the Audit Subcommittee pursuant to regulations adopted by the Legislative Commission.  (b) Legislative Commission, if the final written report is not presented to the Audit Subcommittee pursuant to regulations adopted by the Legislative Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 756; A 1989, 264; 1991, 393; 2011, 3248)