Rhode Island § 35-6-9 - Accounts and Control
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 35-6-9 — Accounts and Control, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-6-9. Accounts and Control
R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-6-9
§ 35-6-9. Auditing of vouchers and accounts — Orders on treasurer.
The state controller is authorized and empowered to draw orders upon the general treasurer upon the receipt of duly authenticated vouchers covering all expenditures of the state government. The state controller shall audit all vouchers before payment, shall audit all official accounts, and shall audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts, and prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of these duties. The state controller shall establish methods of approving vouchers so that the vouchers shall be duly authenticated.
History of Section.
P.L. 1935, ch. 2250, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 7, § 6; impl. am. P.L. 1939, ch. 660, §
65; G.L. 1956, § 35-6-9.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 35-6-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 35-6-9 cover?
Section 35-6-9 ("Accounts and Control") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 35-6-9?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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