Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System
OIG-NCS
Summary
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The OIG of the Nebraska Correctional System was established in 2015 (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 50-1902 et seq., transferred from Ch. 47 to Ch. 50 by LB298, 2025) as a subdivision of the Legislature's Division of Legislative Oversight. The Inspector General is appointed by the Director of Legislative Oversight with approval from three committee chairs, serves a five-year renewable term, and may be removed only with a two-thirds vote of the Legislative Oversight Committee.
The office independently investigates deaths, serious injuries, misconduct, and systemic issues in the state correctional system and parole supervision; it has full statutory access to departmental records and may request committee-issued subpoenas and compel testimony. Annual reports are due September 15.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Legislative review |
Statute
- Name
- Office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System Act
- Citation
- Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 50-1901 to 50-1920
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and Division of Parole Supervision