R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-40.1-5
Prior to its entry into force, an agreement made pursuant to this chapter shall be filed with the keeper of local public records and with the secretary of state. In the event that an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is between or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or more public agencies of other states or of the United States, the agreement shall have the status of an interstate compact, but in any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation of the compact or liability under it, the public agencies party to it shall be real parties in interest, and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party. The action shall be maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose default, failure, or performance, or other conduct, caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-40.1-5