The Office of the Auditor General exists to support the State Legislature and Federal Government in meeting their constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of government.
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has statutory oversight responsibilities relating to the State of Rhode Island’s 39 municipalities. Oversight responsibilities include, but are not limited to, receipt and review of the annual audit, approval of audit extensions, approval of auditor selection, receipt of corrective action plans to address audit issues, approval of plans to address accumulated deficits, receipt and review of plans to fund locally administered pension plans, review and certification to exceed the statutory tax limit due to an emergency situation, ministerial approval of bonds, and approval of municipal pension, deficit, or other post-employment obligation bonds. Additionally, the OAG monitors and encourages timely financial reporting, fiscal stability, and compliance with reporting requirements including accounting and reporting standards, and state reporting requirements.
The OAG issues two annual reports relating to municipal reporting:
For more information on the State’s individual municipalities, visit the State of Rhode Island, RI.gov website: Rhode Island Cities and Towns
33 Broad Street
Suite 201
Providence, RI 02903-4177
Voice 401-222-2435
Fax 401-222-2111
Email ag@rioag.gov