R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-8-30: Annual audit of books.

Every association shall have its books audited at the end of its fiscal year by an experienced bookkeeper or accountant, who shall not be an officer or director. Where the annual business amounts to less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), the audit may be performed by a committee of three (3), who shall not be directors, officers, or employees. A written report of the audit, the balance sheet, and the income and expenses, shall be submitted to the annual meeting of the association.