Wherever, in any general law, public law, or resolution of the general assembly, or in any document, record, instrument, or proceeding authorized by any law or resolution, the words "state auditor" or any reference to "state auditor" appears, or the words "deputy state auditor" appear, or the words "state commissioner of finance" and "state comptroller" appear, the words or reference shall be construed to mean the director of administration, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-1-3