R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-12-36: Annual report and audit.

Within the first ninety (90) days of each fiscal year of the authority, the authority shall make an annual report to the governor of its activities for the preceding fiscal year. Each report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. The state director of administration shall cause an annual audit of the books, records, and accounts of the authority to be made and the costs thereof shall be treated as a part of the cost of operation.