§ 42-41-2 - Purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 42-41-2

   § 42-41-2  Purpose. – (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to clarify the roles of the stateexecutive and legislative branches in budgeting and appropriating federalmonies received by the state to:

   (1) Assure adherence to state policies and prioritiesestablished by statute or executive orders pursuant thereto;

   (2) Avoid commitments of present state monies or impliedcommitments of future state monies to replace withdrawn or diminished federalmonies except through established budgetary and appropriation processes; and

   (3) Assure that acceptance and use of such federal monies isin the overall best interest of the state.

   (b) Furthermore, it is the purpose of this chapter to permitagencies of this state to meet certain administrative requirements forreceiving federal grants in aid without delay and without awaiting specificlegislation for each grant program.