IG Shapiro Supports Creation of a Rhode Island state OIG

IG Shapiro has testified before the Rhode Island Legislature about the value of a statewide OIG three times over the last two years. On May 19th, he sent letters to the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee chair and the Rhode Island House Speaker renewing his support for their efforts to create a statewide OIG in the Ocean State.

Letter to RI Senate Finance Committee Chair

Letter to RI House Speaker

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Press Release • 6/1/2026

OIG Issues Final Report on Sheriffs’ Budgets

IG Concerned about Civil Process and Outside Bank Accounts

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Report • 6/1/2026

Final Report on Sheriffs’ Budgets and Expenditures

In a report mandated by the Legislature, the OIG found that the sheriffs’ budget process is chaotic with chronic underfunding and illegal overspending. Poor fiscal practices, increased mandated costs coupled with lost commission revenues, and an inconsistent understanding of the role of the sheriff have all contributed to the chaos.

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Advisory • 5/11/2026

OIG In Your Inbox – Whistleblower Hotlines

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), most fraud is uncovered by tips from whistleblowers. The ACFE found that almost half of fraud tips come from within an organization, with roughly a third coming from outside sources. Organizations with fraud hotlines were nearly twice as likely to detect fraud than those without.

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