R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-10-13

The adjutant general, with the approval of the governor, is authorized to accept and direct the disbursement of the funds made available to the state, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 18231 et seq. (Facilities for Reserve Components) and shall deposit all these funds received from the federal government with the general treasurer, to be placed in a special account, and drawn upon only on receipt of properly authenticated vouchers signed by the adjutant general with the approval of the governor.