NV AB33

Creates the Nevada Office of the Inspector General within the Office of the State Controller with authority to audit, investigate, inspect, and review the performance of any state agency, local government, or nonprofit organization that receives public money

Inspector General appointed for a 4-year term by unanimous agreement of the Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, and State Controller; must obtain Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Inspector General certifications within 18 months of appointment

Requires state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits to cooperate with investigations; willfully preventing or obstructing the Inspector General is a category E felony, as is retaliating against whistleblowers who report fraud, waste, abuse, or corruption

Designates the Inspector General and Office investigators as category II peace officers; applies enhanced assault and battery penalties to crimes against Inspector General staff

Legislative Auditor required to review a representative sample of the Office's audits and investigations at least once every 5 years starting July 1, 2028; Inspector General must be appointed by December 1, 2025, with State Controller serving as acting Inspector General until then