Nevada State Government Agencies

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The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) promotes the health and well-being of its residents through the delivery or facilitation of a multitude of essential services to ensure families are strengthened, public health is protected, and individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency. The Department is the largest in state government, comprised of five Divisions along with additional programs and offices overseen by the DHHS’ Director’s Office. The Department's Director, Richard Whitley, was appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak and manages nearly one-third of the state’s budget.

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The Department of Taxation:

Administers the collection and distribution of approximately $6.87 billion annually in state and local government revenue from 17+ different taxes

Licenses and regulates Nevada’s medical and adult-use marijuana licensees

Appraises property of an interstate or inter-county nature as well as mining property

Establishes guidelines for county assessors, recorders, and treasurers; monitors appraisal and assessment performance; and ensures statewide compliance with assessment standards established by the Nevada Tax Commission

Reviews local government budgets and audits, prepares ad valorem tax rates for certification, and advises local governments on Budget Act compliance and financial management matters

Provides certified annual population estimates for the state and its counties and incorporated cities

Mission is to provide fair, efficient and effective administration of tax programs for the state of Nevada in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. Serve the taxpayers and state and local government entities, and enable and recognize Department employees.

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The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), together in genuine partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential.

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The mission of the Nevada Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up) is to: purchase and provide quality health care services to low-income Nevadans in the most efficient manner; promote equal access to health care at an affordable cost to the taxpayers of Nevada; restrain the growth of health care costs; and review Medicaid and other State health care programs to maximize potential federal revenue.

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Human Resource Management is a division within the Department of Administration. Operates under Chapter 284 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC). Provides exceptional Human Resource services for the State of Nevada.

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The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) is part of the Department of Health and Human Services, under the Executive Branch of the State of Nevada. DPBH is comprised of the former Health Division and Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services. On July 1, 2013, the two divisions merged to form DPBH.

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The mission of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is to engage clients, staff, and the community to provide public assistance benefits to all who qualify and reasonable support for children with absentee parents to help Nevadans achieve safe, stable, and healthy lives.