R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-39-9: Custodian of reserve fund.

The general treasurer shall be custodian of the reserve fund, and shall pay all vouchers duly drawn upon the reserve fund and properly authenticated. He or she shall have custody of all moneys belonging to the reserve fund and not otherwise held or deposited or invested pursuant to chapters 39 — 41 of this title. The general treasurer shall give bond conditioned on the faithful performance of his or her duties as custodian of the fund, in a form prescribed by statute and approved by the attorney general, and in an amount specified by the director and approved by the governor. All premiums upon bonds required pursuant to this section when furnished by an authorized surety company or by a duly constituted governmental bonding fund shall be paid by the state from funds made available for that purpose by the general assembly.