- A. Sections 27-1-2 and 27-1-3 NMSA 1978 provides for the department to “adopt, amend and repeal bylaws, rules and regulations.” It also provides for administration of public assistance programs.
- B. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Human Services Department (HSD) was created by the secretary under authority granted by Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of Section 9-8-6 NMSA 1978.
[8.1.2.3 NMAC - N, 11/01/2018]