R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-72-36.3: Reporting.

Annual reports showing progress in residential-care system reform and rebalancing shall be submitted by April 1, 2017, and annually thereafter on or before April 1 of each year by the department to the finance committees of both the senate and the house of representatives and shall include:

(1) The number of congregate-care placements and associated funds;

(2) The number of foster-care placements and associated funds;

(3) The percentage of screenings completed within thirty (30) days of placement;

(4) Recommendations to promote the expansion of foster homes and community-based service capacity, including payment methodology reforms, that increase access to foster homes and community-based services; and

(5) Recommendations for options to pay for certain services and supports necessary to transition or divert children from restrictive settings and optimize their health and safety when receiving care in a home or the community.