§ 42-133-16. Annual report and audit.
Within four (4) months after the end of each fiscal year, the board shall approve and submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, and the secretary of state of its activities during that fiscal year. The report shall provide: an operating statement summarizing meetings or hearings held, subjects addressed, decisions rendered, rules or regulations promulgated, studies conducted, policies and plans developed, approved, or modified, and programs administered or initiated; a consolidated financial statement of all funds received and expended including the source of the funds, a listing of any staff supported by these funds, and a summary of any clerical, administrative or technical support received; a summary of performance during the previous fiscal year including accomplishments, shortcomings and remedies; a synopsis of hearings, complaints, suspensions, or other legal matters related to the authority of the commission; a summary of any training courses held pursuant to subdivision 42-133-6(a)(3); a briefing on anticipated activities in the upcoming fiscal year; and findings and recommendations for improvements. The report shall be posted electronically on the general assembly and the secretary of state’s websites as prescribed in § 42-20-8.2. The director of the department of administration shall be responsible for the enforcement of this provision. The corporation shall cause an independent audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each fiscal year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall commence on each July 1.
History of Section.P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 241, § 5; P.L. 2005, ch. 319, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-133 - Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Act
Section 42-133-1. - Short title.
Section 42-133-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-133-4. - Creation — Powers — Construction of chapter — Termination.
Section 42-133-5. - General powers.
Section 42-133-6. - Board and officers.
Section 42-133-7. - Sale of state’s tobacco receipts.
Section 42-133-9. - Trust funds.
Section 42-133-10. - Exemption from taxation.
Section 42-133-11. - Bankruptcy.
Section 42-133-11.1. - Stay of execution upon appeal.
Section 42-133-12. - Limited power to incur debt.
Section 42-133-13. - Bonds as legal investments.
Section 42-133-14. - Agreement by the state.
Section 42-133-15. - Credit of the state.
Section 42-133-16. - Annual report and audit.
Section 42-133-17. - Attorney general.
Section 42-133-18. - Chapter controlling over inconsistent provisions.