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§ 41-1951 – Definitions

41-1951. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Agency" includes one or more of the state agencies consolidated into the department of economic security by this chapter. 2. " Comprehensive plan" means an evaluation of client needs and the availability of services to meet these needs within the state. 3. " […]

§ 41-1952 – Department of economic security; director; appointment; compensation

41-1952. Department of economic security; director; appointment; compensation A. A department of economic security is established. B. The direction, operation and control of the department are the responsibility of the director. C. The director shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. D. Compensation […]

§ 41-1953 – Department organization; deputy director; assistant directors

41-1953. Department organization; deputy director; assistant directors A. The director may establish, abolish or reorganize the positions or organizational units within the department to carry out the functions provided by section 41-1954, subject to legislative appropriation, if in the director’s judgment the modification of organization would make the operation of the department more efficient, effective […]

§ 41-1954 – Powers and duties

41-1954. Powers and duties A. In addition to the powers and duties of the agencies listed in section 41-1953, subsection E, the department shall: 1. Administer the following services: (a) Employment services, including manpower programs and work training, field operations, technical services, unemployment compensation, community work and training and other related functions in furtherance of […]

§ 41-1954.01 – Electronic communication by department; applicability

41-1954.01. Electronic communication by department; applicability A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any agency, division, program or part of the department or its agents that are required to provide administrative orders, notices, decisions or letters to an applicant, claimant, recipient, employer or client may send administrative orders, notices, decisions or letters by electronic means […]

§ 41-1955 – Duty of department concerning employment stabilization, ex-offender rehabilitation, income maintenance and manpower development; research studies

41-1955. Duty of department concerning employment stabilization, ex-offender rehabilitation, income maintenance and manpower development; research studies The department, with the advice and aid of its advisory councils, shall: 1. Take appropriate steps to reduce and prevent unemployment and dependency, and to assist in alleviating the economic and social impact of unemployment and dependency on the […]

§ 41-1956 – State comprehensive plan

41-1956. State comprehensive plan The department shall annually prepare a comprehensive plan for the state for the purpose of guiding the development, funding and implementation of programs and activities by the department and other state programs concerned with service development, integration and utilization. The plan shall describe the present and projected needs for development of […]

§ 41-1957 – State-federal cooperation

41-1957. State-federal cooperation A. Subject to the departmental rules and regulations on the confidentiality of information, upon request, the department shall furnish to any agency of the United States which is charged with the administration of public works or assistance through public employment the name, address, ordinary occupation and employment status of each recipient of […]

§ 41-1959 – Confidential information; permissible disclosure; rules; violation; classification

41-1959. Confidential information; permissible disclosure; rules; violation; classification A. Unless otherwise provided by law, all personally identifiable information concerning any applicant, claimant, recipient, employer or client is confidential and shall not be released unless ordered by a superior court judge or provided for by rule of court except as provided in subsections B, C and […]

§ 41-1960 – Annual report

41-1960. Annual report The director shall make an annual report of the state’s economic security needs and resources, including the use, training and placement of manpower, and his recommendations for the forthcoming fiscal year for the state’s development of relevant programs. Such report shall be transmitted to the governor and legislature by the end of […]

§ 41-1960.01 – Enforcement of child support; report

41-1960.01. Enforcement of child support; report The department of economic security shall implement and evaluate programs that are designed to test the effectiveness of private sector involvement in title IV-D child support collections enforcement. The department of economic security shall report to the legislature on the status of these programs by November 30 of each […]

§ 41-1961 – District offices; location; representatives

41-1961. District offices; location; representatives A. The department shall establish at least six district offices, to be located in and serve the various related geographical areas of the state. The districts shall have common boundaries for all services provided by the department. B. Each district office shall be staffed by a representative from each major […]

§ 41-1962 – Conflict with federal law

41-1962. Conflict with federal law Where any conflict with federal law occurs concerning the programs and functions of the department as established by the law of this state, such federal law shall control. For purposes of this section, " federal law" means any statute passed by the Congress of the United States, any final regulations […]

§ 41-1963 – Prosecution authority

41-1963. Prosecution authority The attorney general and the appropriate county attorney shall have concurrent jurisdiction to prosecute all violations of law arising out of or in connection with any program administered by the department, including, but not limited to, sections 13-3701, 23-657 and 46-215.

§ 41-1964 – Day care homes; child care personnel; fingerprints; definition

41-1964. Day care homes; child care personnel; fingerprints; definition A. Child care personnel shall have valid fingerprint clearance cards issued pursuant to section 41-1758.07 before being certified by the department or residing or working in the home of a child care home provider or being designated as a backup provider. B. Before certification or within […]

§ 41-1965 – Eligibility of lottery prize winner to receive assistance; determination

41-1965. Eligibility of lottery prize winner to receive assistance; determination On receipt of the information provided by the state lottery commission pursuant to section 5-573, subsection C, the director shall determine if the person is receiving assistance from any financial assistance program administered by the department. If the person is receiving assistance, the director shall […]

§ 41-1966 – Auditor general; duties

41-1966. Auditor general; duties A. The auditor general may: 1. Determine the validity and accuracy of information reported by the department to the legislature. 2. Perform other reviews and analyses relating to the department. 3. Review a specific department function or process. B. Pursuant to section 41-1279.04, the department shall provide the auditor general access […]

§ 41-1966.01 – Summer youth program; allocation

41-1966.01. Summer youth program; allocation The summer youth program is established to be funded by monies appropriated from the state general fund. Monies for the program: 1. Shall be used for purposes of summer youth programs including employment, education and gang prevention programs for youths who are from economically disadvantaged areas and who are at […]

§ 41-1966.02 – Project intervention program

41-1966.02. Project intervention program A. The project intervention program is established to be funded by monies appropriated from the state general fund. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations. B. Monies for the program shall be distributed to private, nonprofit locally initiated community based organizations […]