Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 50. Legislature § 50-1802. Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare; legislative findings and declarations

(1) It is within the inherent power of the Legislature to secure needed information in order to legislate, hold hearings, and conduct investigations of matters related to the operation of state government. This power of inquiry is broad and indispensable;

(2)Article IV, section 23, of the Constitution of Nebraska specifically provides that the Legislature may at any time require that information be provided to it from the officers and employees of state agencies relating to the condition, management, and expenses of their respective offices; and

(3) In order to establish a full-time program of investigation and oversight of the Nebraska child welfare and juvenile justice systems and assist in the development of legislation related to such systems, the Legislature created the office of Inspector General of Nebraska Child Welfare.