§ 35-1.1-1. Statement of intent. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive public finance and management system for the State of Rhode Island that manages a data-driven budget process; monitors state departments’ and agencies’ performance; improves the regulatory climate; and ensures accountability and transparency regarding the use of public funds and regulatory […]
§ 35-1.1-10. Organizational reviews and special initiatives. (a) The director of the office of management and budget is hereby directed to conduct research and analysis to study the programs of the department of transportation and other quasi-transportation related agencies not limited to bridge, vehicle and winter maintenance efficiencies and effectiveness. The director of the office […]
§ 35-1.1-11. Rules and regulations. The office of management and budget shall be deemed an agency for purposes of § 42-35-1 et seq. The director shall make and promulgate such rules and regulations, and establish fee schedules not inconsistent with state law and fiscal policies and procedures as he or she deems necessary for the […]
§ 35-1.1-12. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]
§ 35-1.1-2. Establishment of the office of management and budget. There is hereby established within the department of administration an office of management and budget. This office shall serve as the principal agency of the executive branch of state government for managing budgetary functions, regulatory review, performance management, internal audit, and federal grants management. In […]
§ 35-1.1-3. Director of management and budget — Appointment and responsibilities. (a) Within the department of administration there shall be a director of management and budget who shall be appointed by the director of administration with the approval of the governor. The director shall be responsible to the governor and director of administration for supervising […]
§ 35-1.1-4. Offices and functions assigned to the office of management and budget — Powers and duties. (a) The offices assigned to the office of management and budget include the budget office, the office of regulatory reform, the performance management office, and the office of internal audit. (b) The offices assigned to the office of […]
§ 35-1.1-5. Federal grants management. (a) The controller shall be responsible for managing federal grant applications; providing administrative assistance to agencies regarding reporting requirements; providing technical assistance; and approving agreements with federal agencies pursuant to § 35-1-1. The controller shall: (1) Establish state goals and objectives for maximizing the utilization of federal aid programs; (2) […]
§ 35-1.1-6. Office of management and budget expenses. (a) There is created a restricted receipt account for the office of management and budget to be known as OMB administrative expense account. Payments from the account shall be limited to expenses for administrative oversight and management of federal and state funds received by the state agencies. […]
§ 35-1.1-7. Appointment of employees. The director of administration, subject to the provisions of applicable state law, shall be the appointing authority for all employees of the office of management and budget. The director of administration may delegate this function to such subordinate officers and employees of the office as may to him or her […]
§ 35-1.1-8. Appropriations and disbursements. The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of such sum or sums, […]
§ 35-1.1-9. Cooperation of other state executive branch agencies. (a) The departments and other agencies of the state of the executive branch that have not been assigned to the executive office of management and budget under this chapter shall assist and cooperate with the executive office as may be required by the governor and/or requested […]
