R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-9-26: Appropriations — Expenses.

The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it shall deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapter 10 of this title; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums as may be from time to time required, upon the receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the jury commissioner.