Ombudsman

Nebraska Office of Public Counsel (Ombudsman)

Name: Nebraska Office of Public Counsel (Ombudsman) — Oversight Bodies
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OPC

60/100

Summary

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The Nebraska Public Counsel (Ombudsman) is appointed by the Legislature and investigates complaints about state agencies. The office reports annually to the Legislature.

Independence Scorecard

60/100

Limited

Methodology v0.1

Appointment	Legislative appointment
Term length	Not specified
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	None — reports published directly

How is this score computed?

Statute

Name: Nebraska Revised Statutes, Chapter 81, Article 8, Section 25 — Office of Public Counsel
Citation: Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-8,240 to 81-8,254
Full text: Full text of law →

Jurisdiction scope

All state agencies and administrative acts