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Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission
  • Contact Person:
    David Hunter 402-471-2522
  • Purpose:
    To Administer and enforce the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
  • How Many Affectable:
    Not Applicable
  • How Many Served:
    Not Applicable
  • Year Created:
    1976
  • Year Active:
    1977
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    49-14,105 of the Nebraska Statutes.
  • Parent Agency:
    None
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    9
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor (4) Secretary of State (4) Secretary of State is an ex officio member
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes of appointed members.
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    The Secretary of State is an ex officio member of the Commission. Of the eight appointed members, no more than four may be of the same political party. One must be an independent. No more than three may be from any one congressional district.
  • Per Diem:
    None
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Actual and necessary expenses.
  • Term Length:
    6 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    0
  • Held FY 21-22:
    5
  • Required FY 22-23:
    0
  • Held FY 22-23:
    6
  • Required FY 23-24:
    0
  • Held FY 23-24:
    5
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    8
  • Shared or Separate:
    Separate
  • FY 21-22 Budget:
    General Fund-$599,805Cash Fund-$261,069
  • FY 22-23 Budget:
    General Fund-$618,857Cash Fund-$264,845
  • FY 23-24 Budget:
    General Fund-$653,612Cash Fund-$286,584
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    Yes (to administer and enforce the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act)
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    Worked extensively with a contractor to create and launch the FirstTuesday online filing system. Virtually all required filings (including Forms A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-7. B-9, B-10, and C-1) can now be completed and submitted online and are automatically available for viewing. Previously, only forms B-1, B-4 and B-7 could be completed and submitted online. Potential Conflicts of Interest filings are all now posted and available for viewing online. Campaign finance data can now be searched, exported and downloaded a number of different ways.Updated the main website to a new platform allowing more immediate updates of event information, guides and publications.The Commission has received complaints, conducted investigations, held evidentiary hearings, determined if violations of the NPADA have occurred, and posted enforcement actions on the NADC website. The Commission has also entered into settlement agreements when there have been findings of violations and penalties assessed, which are posted on the website.Furthermore, the Commission has: Issued advisory opinions and staff opinions to those seeking to comply with the provisions of the NPADA, and posted advisory opinions on the NADC website; Responded to every Potential Conflict of Interest submission; Reviewed every Campaign Statement or Report and Statement of Financial Interests filing; Produced, updated and made available in-office and on our website, forms and instructional materials for candidates, committees, lobbyists, public officials and public employees; and, has made presentations and conducted seminars in the areas of campaign finance, lobbying and government ethics.