H7822

Requires that an independent forensic audit of the department of transportation be commissioned by the attorney general.

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7822 mandates an independent forensic audit of the Department of Transportation by the attorney general.

Rhode Island H7822 requires the attorney general to commission an independent forensic audit of the Department of Transportation. The audit will cover areas such as project delivery efficiency, asset management, workforce, and financial management. The audit must be completed by January 1, 2027, and will be made publicly available on the DOT’s website. The audit will be funded by an appropriation of $450,000 from the DOT budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Feb 26

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections