R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-63-14: Appropriations of state funds.

(a) The general assembly shall make certain annual appropriations of state funds, for the purposes of adult education, as part of the total appropriations to the department, as prescribed in § 16-5-22.

(b) The state controller is authorized to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the state’s obligations arising from this chapter, or so much of the sum as may be required upon receipt by him or her of vouchers properly authenticated by the commission.