Requires that an independent performance and efficiency audit be conducted for the department of transportation by the auditor general.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require Rhode Island's Auditor General — an independent government official who examines how public money is spent — to conduct a formal audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). The audit would focus specifically on how well the department is performing its job and how efficiently it is using its resources. The goal is to take a close, independent look at whether RIDOT is operating effectively and getting good value from the taxpayer dollars it receives.

The audit would affect RIDOT and its operations, which include managing the state's roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Rhode Island residents and taxpayers would be the primary beneficiaries, as the audit is designed to provide greater transparency and accountability about how one of the state's largest agencies functions. If inefficiencies or problems are found, the findings could be used to improve how the department operates going forward.

Currently, this bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House State Government & Elections Committee. The committee has recommended it be held for further study, meaning it has not yet advanced in the legislative process. A hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026, where lawmakers will have the opportunity to discuss and consider the bill further.