state use of inspector generals

Nebraska Legislature has appointed inspectors general to look into issues concerning child welfare and prisons. This week the the state Attorney General issued, Opinion 23-008, a 38 page opinion calling the Legislature created inspectors general an unconstitutional violation of separation of powers. The AG Opinion says “immediate access to the Departments’ and Division’s documents, information, and facilities” violates the  “constitutional responsibilities and interests.” of the executive and judiciary branches.

Nebraska Examiner | Attorney general’s opinion casts doubt on powers of Legislature’s inspectors general