§ 35-7.1-1 Establishment of office of internal audit
§ 35-7.1-2 Duties
§ 35-7.1-3 Investigations or management advisory and consulting services upon request of governor or general assembly
§ 35-7.1-4 Management advisory and consulting services provided to public bodies
§ 35-7.1-5 Persons authorized to conduct audits – Reports of irregularities
§ 35-7.1-6 Inspection of records and papers – Investigations
§ 35-7.1-7 Complaint – Investigation
§ 35-7.1-8 Reports to the state police
§ 35-7.1-9 Coordination with other state agencies
§ 35-7.1-10 Annual and interim reports
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 35-7.1 - The Office of Internal Audit

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  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
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  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9