Rhode Island establishes an office of inspector general to investigate state agency waste and fraud

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (Establishes the office of inspector general to investigate the management and operation of agencies in an effort to prevent and deter fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in the expenditure of public funds.)

Last action · May 21, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further studySponsors: Chris Blazejewski and 9 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Rhode Island establishes an independent tasked with investigating the management and operations of state agencies to prevent and deter fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in public spending.

Why it matters

Establishes a new oversight body with the authority to audit state programs, review public fund expenditures, and investigate operational inefficiencies across state government departments.

Who It Would Have Affected

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State agencies

State agencies become subject to investigations and operational reviews by the newly established Office of Inspector General.

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What is the main job of the new Office of Inspector General?

The office is tasked with investigating the management and operation of state agencies to prevent and deter fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in public fund expenditures.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

3 actions

May 21, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 19, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
May 19, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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