Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-6-6 (2026)

Authorization to pay assistance

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Authorization to pay all forms of assistance specified in this chapter shall be made by representatives of the department, and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for payments upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the department.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1971–1976 · leading case: Roselli v. Noel, 414 F. Supp. 417 (D.R.I. 1976).

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Roselli v. Noel, 414 F. Supp. 417 (D.R.I. 1976). · cites it 3× “— The amount of assistance which any recipient shall receive under the provisions of sections 40-6-6, 40-6-7 and 40-6-8 shall be determined with due regard to the income and resources available to him from whatever source.”

Saurino v. Weinberger, 396 F. Supp. 992 (D.R.I. 1975). · cites it 2× “Defendant, on the other hand, argues that plaintiffs have no property interest in SSI benefits inasmuch as they have never shown their initial eligibility for such benefits. It is clear that prior to the Congressional enactment of the SSI program and repeal of 42 U.”

Rhode Island Fair Welfare Rights Org. v. Dep't of Soc. & Rehabilitative Servs., 329 F. Supp. 860 (D.R.I. 1971). · cites it 2× “-—The amount of assistance which any recipient shall receive under the provisions of sections 40-6-6, 40-6-7 and 40-6-8 shall be determined with due regard to his requirements and the conditions existing in his situation, and to the income and resources available to him from…”

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