R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-1.1-2: Establishment of the office of management and budget.

There is hereby established within the department of administration an office of management and budget. This office shall serve as the principal agency of the executive branch of state government for managing budgetary functions, regulatory review, performance management, internal audit, and federal grants management. In this capacity, the office shall:

(1) Establish an in-depth form of data analysis within and between departments and agencies, creating a more informed process for resource allocation to best meet the needs of Rhode Island citizens;

(2) [Deleted by P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 4, § 9.]

(3) Analyze the impact of proposed regulations on the public and state as required by chapters 64.13 and 35 of title 42;

(4) Analyze federal budgetary issues and report on potential impacts to the state;

(5) Coordinate the budget functions of the state with performance management objectives;

(6) Maximize efficiencies in departments, agencies, advisory councils, and instrumentalities of the state by improving processes and prioritizing programs;

(7) Be responsible for the internal audit function of state government and conduct audits of any state department, state agency, or private entity that is a recipient of state funding or state grants; provide management advisory and consulting services; or conduct investigations relative to the financial affairs or the efficiency of management, or both, of any state department or agency.