Nevada AB22: Creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General. (BDR 18-394)

What the bill says

An act relating to governmental administration; creating the Nevada Office of the Inspector General and the position of Inspector General within the Office of the State Controller; setting forth the powers and duties of the Inspector General and employees of the Office; requiring certain state agencies, local governments and nonprofit organizations to cooperate with and provide assistance to the Inspector General in carrying out those powers and duties…

From the introduced text:

AN ACT relating to governmental administration; creating the Nevada Office of the Inspector General and the position of Inspector General within the Office of the State Controller; setting forth the powers and duties of the Inspector General and employees of the Office; requiring certain state agencies, local governments and nonprofit organizations to cooperate with and provide assistance to the Inspector General in carrying out those powers and duties; prohibiting retaliation against certain persons who make a lawful complaint concerning fraud, waste, abuse or corruption within such an agency, local government or nonprofit organization; prohibiting certain interference with the Inspector General or an employee of the Office in performing his or her duty; imposing increased penalties for the commission of certain acts of assault or battery upon the Inspector General or an employee of the Office; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. - *AB22* Legislative Counsel's Digest: Existing law creates the Office of the State Controller, whose duties include, without limitation, administering the State's accounting system, processing and recording the State's financial transactions, conducting audits and recommending plans for the support of public credit, promoting frugality and economy, and better management and understanding of the fiscal affairs of the State. (Nev. Const. Art. 5, § 19; chapter 227 of NRS) This bill creates the Nevada Office of the …

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Latest actions

1. November 2, 2026: Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

Common questions

What is AB22?

AB22 is a bill in the Nevada Legislature (2027 Regular Session): Creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General. (BDR 18-394).

What does AB22 do?

In its own words: An act relating to governmental administration; creating the Nevada Office of the Inspector General and the position of Inspector General within the Office of the State Controller; setting forth the powers and duties of the Inspector General and employees of the Office; requiring certain state agencies, local governments and nonprofit organizations to cooperate with and provide assistance to the Inspector General in carrying out those powers and duties…

What is the status of AB22?

Introduced as of November 2, 2026. Latest action: Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer. (November 2, 2026).

Where is the official record for AB22?

On the Nevada Legislature website: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/84th2027/Bill/13062/Overview