Nebraska
Legislature
Type of Legislature Nebraska has a part-time, unicameral legislature. 49 members | 4-year terms Term limit: 8 years (2 terms)…
Committee Oversight Authority
“(a) Each committee of the Legislature is authorized to hold such hearings, to sit and act at such times and…
Standing Committees Focused on Oversight
Legislative Performance Audit Committee Website Membership, news, reports, and meeting schedule available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The Legislative Performance Audit Committee…
Committees with Jurisdictional Oversight Authority
Agriculture Committee Website Membership, hearing procedures, relevant statutes, reports, and session summaries available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The Agriculture Committee is…
Fiscal Committees
Appropriations Committee Website Membership, hearing schedule, and reports, available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The Appropriations Committee is responsible for processing legislation…
Oversight Partners
Auditor of Public Accounts Website Mission Statement "The mission of the Auditor of Public Accounts' office is to provide independent,…
Fiscal Data
Department of Administrative Services, Budget Division Budget, agency requests, federal fund information, and more available on website Nebraska Budget Information…
Oversight in the News
Auditor says state agencies had millions in ‘questioned’ spending of federal funds (Nebraska Examiner, 3/31/2023) A state audit in Nebraska questions…
People-Centered Oversight
In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work…
