R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-7.1-3: Investigations or management advisory and consulting services upon request of governor or general assembly.

The office of internal audit and program integrity may, upon the written request of the governor or of the general assembly, conduct audits, provide management advisory and consulting services, or conduct investigations relative to the financial affairs or the economy and efficiency of management, or both, of any public bodies as defined in § 35-7.1-1(f). The office of internal audit and program integrity may, from time to time, make such investigations and additional reports to the governor, the director of the department of administration, the director of the office of management and budget, and the general assembly as deemed necessary or advisable.