R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-8-11
The department of elementary and secondary education shall prescribe regulations for the keeping of accounts and records and the making of reports by or under the supervision of school boards. These accounts and records shall be available for inspection and audit by authorized agents of the federal government or by the department of elementary and secondary education or its duly authorized agents. The department of elementary and secondary education shall conduct or cause to be conducted any audits, inspections, and administrative reviews of accounts, records, and operations with respect to school lunch programs that may be considered necessary to determine whether its agreements with school boards and regulations pursuant to §§ 16-8-7 to 16-8-13 are being complied with, and to ensure that school lunch programs are effectively administered.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-8-11