Creates the office of the corrections ombuds, which is funded by the office of the state auditor, to: (1) Work for improved conditions and programs; and

(2) Support fair treatment of inmates in the state.

Requires the governor to convene an ombuds advisory council with several purposes in support of the ombuds function.

Requires the state auditor to designate, by a competitive bidding process, the nonprofit organization that will contract to operate the office of the corrections ombuds.