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Armstrong told commissioners the agency’s budget closed April 1 and includes enhancements for a modernized case‑management system, training and outreach subscriptions and corrected coding for National Association of Ethics Agencies expenses. Staffing adjustments include an associate counsel underfill and a halftime emergency appointment for a law student to cover a senior researcher vacancy; the planned staffing changes are contingent on bar passage and HR approvals.

On casework, Armstrong reported cases are being processed more promptly: the oldest active investigation originated in June (the year prior to the meeting), after which the office reduced its backlog; after the meeting the agency expected five open investigations and seven pending resolutions. Armstrong said advisory opinions this year outnumber complaints so far and that the new case log format will facilitate the annual report.

On outreach, Armstrong described an ethics day at the legislature, a feature article in Nevada Lawyer, trainings provided to Nye County and Clark County DA staff, and plans for an “ethics ambassador” toolkit and an April newsletter. He noted increased public‑records and information requests since the last meeting and credited the outreach position with improving the agency’s capacity.

Commissioners raised questions about the agency’s confidentiality rules and how staff should respond if an investigation uncovers possible criminal conduct such as embezzlement. Commissioners and Armstrong agreed staff should coordinate with commission counsel and the attorney general’s office or local district attorneys as appropriate; staff were asked to report back with policy recommendations and any legislative changes that might be needed to enable timely referrals while respecting statutory confidentiality.

Armstrong also reported interagency collaboration meetings with other state oversight entities to explore information sharing where confidentiality rules permit, and said the agency monitored legislative proposals on open‑meeting and public‑records law that could affect its work. He previewed scheduling for upcoming meetings and said the agency will add recent review‑panel determinations to the executive director’s report so commissioners can track which matters have been acted on since the last meeting.

The commission did not take formal action on operation items at this meeting, but commissioners instructed staff to return with policy options addressing referral and confidentiality protocols.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 16 2025 Commission on Ethics Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Executive Director Ross Armstrong reported on staffing plans, a modernized case‑management budget enhancement, steady case throughput, outreach and education events, and flagged agency confidentiality rules that may limit reporting of possible criminal activity; commissioners asked staff and counsel to evaluate referral policies.","taxTitle","Commission on Ethics, Independent Boards, Commissions, or Councils, Organizations, Executive, Nevada","taxId",56895,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269492,"Commission rejects proposed settlement for Governor’s Office of Energy director over Golden Knights tickets",1745,1423000,3168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042649-518a7a1c701454b9e05b5161e727e959&start=1423&end=3168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042649-518a7a1c701454b9e05b5161e727e959/thumbnail_1423000.jpg","/articles/6269492/Nevada/Commission-rejects-proposed-settlement-for-Governors-Office-of-Energy-director-over-Golden-Knights-tickets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269492-58600869922528428144dcc5fa0d0988/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171028&Signature=BiTfzQyrZ-0YDzeHJeo5otgga5Z1NoIb-alW0qjPW~H~GrlMfkYiP9uSNl6PpzVv2mDcejo-DDDPR0wxKcU~u7jEdKdqUFE0D0KmmpMP5jxmsmxsAFTwEcC2shO8q2R5NN2CYuM9s4Tnw0qB~6e0yqnZOHqiKSgxvI3Fs84UnjozRc1npw~gPcFGz49KUZZTTRQj9zUYCCkwSMXmMAtvKnNbbZ~-~IHkXdBE~be9xubYh87olzPM5VeIfD5w1plTDKZvDA9Vn~uRTvVdX0NnKIaQJWZuMJrPG3HTEef8wK1Yj307W1d6zyfAcUmIPbawwKsfOn1-K2ydwzwpbW1FQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Commission on Ethics voted to reject a proposed stipulated settlement with Dwayne McClinton, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy, after commissioners said the negotiated penalty and repayment terms did not align with prior precedent.

Executive Director Ross Armstrong and Chief Deputy Attorney General Greg Ott described the settlement: McClinton agreed to a willful violation of the prohibition on gifts (identified in the transcript as “400 subsection 1”), to repay the estimated value of one Golden Knights ticket (staff estimated $450), to receive an admonishment and to complete training for himself and staff within 60 days. Other alleged statutory violations were to be dismissed under the proposed agreement.

Armstrong explained investigators found the director attended a Golden Knights game and related partner event after receiving two tickets; staff concluded there was no transfer of funding from the Governor’s Office of Energy to the team, and recommended the willful gift violation with repayment and admonishment. Chief Deputy AG Greg Ott told the commission McClinton believed there was an educational benefit from observing a potential sponsorship partnership but acknowledged the settlement addressed how that process should have been handled.

Several commissioners questioned the penalty level and ticket valuation. Commissioner Lowery said the commission should be consistent with prior cases that imposed fines in addition to repayment. Commissioner Langton and others said they believed repayment of both tickets and a monetary fine would be more consistent with past practice. Counsel for McClinton estimated the ticket value at $100–$200; commission staff estimated $450 per ticket based on seat location and investigation.

A motion to approve the stipulation failed for lack of a second. A subsequently moved and seconded motion to reject the proposed stipulated agreement carried (vote recorded as 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstentions—Commissioners Wallen and Moran abstained because they had served on the review panel). Commissioners who spoke during discussion included Lowery, Langton and Reynolds. Several commissioners directed staff to ask the parties to return with a revised settlement reflecting commission guidance (for example, repayment of both tickets and a fine consistent with precedent) or else proceed to a hearing.

The settlement discussion included references to prior cases the commission considers as precedent — for example, the Enrique Lopez matter (a willful violation with a $1,000 penalty noted in discussion) and a Las Vegas Convention Authority case cited for larger fines in repeated violations. The commission also discussed uncertainty in the ticket valuation and whether two tickets used by the director were justified as “educational” without a staff member present.

Under the commission’s action, staff will return to the parties to attempt renegotiation consistent with the panel’s guidance or schedule the matter for a full hearing if the parties cannot reach an agreement.

No final determination on penalty or repayment was adopted at this meeting.","The Commission declined to approve a negotiated stipulated agreement for Dwayne McClinton, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy, disagreeing with penalty and valuation terms; commissioners asked staff to seek renegotiation and the commission voted to reject the proposed settlement with two abstentions from review‑panel members.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269497,"Nevada Commission on Ethics approves consent order for Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich",454,952000,1406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042649-518a7a1c701454b9e05b5161e727e959&start=952&end=1406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042649-518a7a1c701454b9e05b5161e727e959/thumbnail_952000.jpg","/articles/6269497/Nevada/Nevada-Commission-on-Ethics-approves-consent-order-for-Nye-County-Commissioner-Ron-Boskovich","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269497-bae39aa2624a7130192ea9e46ccc6fbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171028&Signature=G0NsrFQNwL0mEb4u-J2QBJIfZZurxSQ04Rt-NbQdq9iTHZmGubYKADoQA~DyekPvZd1Us8Ww5UlYAj2RW-QUHCgb-LmuGz3jXxXz7cA1irf0SkDn9HwaK2t~ExUtw7hPmmC305B6s6nLFyJFv4n-KCkxqABYM-7VZJC-46ziAp5BfCIlOpELMyLtC1EWoqWtyhupWyqLpl0Dpw--9l-MejjT9QgzCWne607ba6HXmKxsPQzfc4UXEkPK9CyR8~B9NgN-cb1TtMlfdiRJemycx4sUfR52UlpkR0dRPX9MGxrFGMmWtnmOxLzyCcrBvhd7cUDJgMogzvrHAwuAS~3Srg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Commission on Ethics on a unanimous vote approved a stipulated consent order finding Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich in willful violation of state disclosure rules tied to votes involving relatives who work for Nye County.

The commission approved a settlement that records one willful violation of NRS 281A (disclosure/abstention) based on the commission’s findings, requires a one-year compliance period, and provides that the violation may be reduced to nonwillful after a year of demonstrated compliance.

Executive Director Ross Armstrong told the commission the complaint (filed Aug. 26, 2024) alleged improper use of position involving Boskovich’s ex‑spouse and daughter, both employees of Nye County. Armstrong said the parties agreed to a single willful violation of “NRS 281A 420 subsection 1” (disclosure requirements) and described a one‑year compliance period after which the violation may be reduced to nonwillful if Boskovich demonstrates adherence to disclosure and abstention rules.

Rebecca Brewer, counsel for Boskovich, said Boskovich appreciated Armstrong’s efforts and “truly wanted to be in compliance,” noting Boskovich’s personal difficulty “wrapping his head around how he can do that in the context of him having two relatives who worked then.” Brewer also said Boskovich would seek an advisory opinion and complete ethics training through Nevada Ethics Online.

Armstrong told the commission that Boskovich waived a review panel, accepted an early stipulated resolution, and that staff had observed subsequent Nye County meetings where Boskovich made appropriate disclosures. The settlement requires Boskovich to seek an advisory opinion and complete ethics training; no pecuniary penalty was specified in the agreement.

A commissioner moved to accept the stipulation, another commissioner seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission directed commission counsel to finalize the stipulation in appropriate legal form.

The case will be monitored for one year; if Boskovich maintains compliance with disclosure and abstention obligations during that period the commission’s determination may be revised to a nonwillful violation.

Background: Armstrong contrasted this consent order with a deferral agreement used in other matters, noting a deferral leads to dismissal, while this consent order records a willful finding that can be reduced upon compliance.

Evidence and next steps: The commission’s order will be memorialized in formal legal form by commission counsel; Boskovich must request the advisory opinion noted in the order and complete the mandated training.

No fines or additional sanctions were announced in the public discussion.","The Commission approved a consent order finding a willful disclosure violation by Nye County Commissioner Ron Boskovich tied to votes affecting relatives employed by the county; the order provides a one-year compliance period after which the finding may be reduced to nonwillful if conditions are met.","actionData","errors"]

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