Nevada Board of Examiners approves $900K compensation for wrongful conviction of Kirsten Blaise Lobato

The Board of Examiners convened on December 11, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including financial requests and contract approvals. The meeting commenced with a motion that passed unanimously, setting a collaborative tone for the discussions ahead.

The first significant item on the agenda was a request for approval of a payment from the statutory contingency account. The governor's finance office sought the board's approval for a payment of $900,000 to Kirsten Blaise Lobato as compensation for her wrongful conviction. The motion was approved without any questions.

Next, the board reviewed multiple requests for recommendations to the interim finance committee regarding allocations from the contingency accounts. Four requests were presented:

1. The Department of Corrections requested $448,228 for costs related to a peer support program and academy training.
2. The Department of Education sought $154,634 to continue the 15th PERS hiring incentive program in Clark and Washoe Counties.
3. Another request from the Department of Education was for $374,572 to replenish funds for state special education services.
4. The Division of Child and Family Services requested $823,120 to support the adoption subsidy program.

All four requests were approved collectively after a motion was made and passed.

The board then moved on to a land lease agreement request from the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The division sought approval for a lease agreement with Malaski Ventures LLC for property located at 1054 Commerce Street in Las Vegas. This item was also approved, contingent upon interim finance committee approval.

Following this, the board approved three proposed leases and 53 contracts, with one contract withdrawn prior to the meeting. The approval process for these items was efficient, with no questions raised.

The meeting concluded with the board approving 15 master service agreements and reviewing 41 informational contracts that had been approved by the Clerk of the Board in the previous month. The board expressed gratitude for the efforts of the athletic commission during the discussions.

Overall, the meeting was marked by a series of approvals that reflect ongoing financial management and support for various state programs and services. The board's next steps will involve the implementation of these approved items and continued oversight of state financial matters.