H7499

Requires that an independent efficiency and performance audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the department of administration.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7499 mandates an independent audit of the Department of Transportation's efficiency and performance.

Rhode Island H7499 requires the Department of Administration to commission an independent audit of the Department of Transportation's efficiency and performance. The audit will cover procurement processes, oversight, compliance, alternative delivery methods, and change order governance. It will also assess maintenance and operations efficiency, workforce capacity, and outsourcing strategy. The audit will benchmark Rhode Island's performance against peer states and evaluate procurement and contracting practices.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Feb 23

House

Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)