R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-37.1-11: Annual report and audit.

Within four (4) months after the close of each fiscal year of the corporation, it shall make a report to the governor of its activities for the preceding fiscal year, and the report shall disclose a complete operating and financial statement covering the corporation’s operations during the preceding fiscal year. The corporation shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each fiscal year by certified public accountants, and the cost of the audit shall be paid by the corporation from funds available to it pursuant to this chapter.