R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-6-11: Report of income by recipients.

If at any time during the continuance of public assistance pursuant to this chapter and/or chapter 8 of this title, the recipient thereof becomes possessed of income or resources in excess of the amount previously reported by him or her, it shall be his or her duty, and a condition of eligibility, to notify the department providing assistance of this fact immediately on the receipt or possession of additional income or resources.