The Tort Claim Fund is established to pay claims against the state, including those pursuant to NRS 41.0349 and 41.037. Typical claims include automobile accidents, injuries on the state's premises or highways, and damages claimed for violation of the civil rights of inmates incarcerated within the Department of Corrections, state employees, or the general population. The potential vehicle and general liability for the Tort Claim Fund for the biennium is calculated by an independent actuary every two years. The Tort Claim Fund is an internal service fund financed by assessments on state agencies based on the number of participating vehicles and positions. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.187.