R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-21.2-24: Actuarial studies of retirement allowances.

The bargaining agent for all members of any city or town fire department, as provided for in § 28-9.1-5, may make a request to the retirement board, and is entitled to receive upon that request to the retirement board, an actuarial study as to the potential costs and benefits of any retirement allowances as may be provided for in this chapter; provided, that the bargaining agent pays any and all costs associated with the preparation of the actuarial study or report. Payment for the actuarial study or report shall be remitted by the bargaining agent to the retirement board within ten (10) days of receipt.