Rhode Island General Laws Title 44. Taxation § 44-1-36. Contracts

(a) Except as set forth in section (b) below, the division of taxation may enter into contracts with persons (defined herein as individuals, firms, fiduciaries, partnerships, corporations, trusts, or associations, however formed) to be paid on a contingent fee basis, for services rendered to the division of taxation where the contract is for the collection of taxes, interest, or penalty or the reduction of refunds claimed. Under such contracts the contingent fee shall be based on the actual amount of taxes, interest and/or penalties collected and/or the amount by which the claimed refund is reduced.

(b) The division of taxation may not enter into a contingent fee contract under which the person directly conducts a field audit.

(c) The division of taxation shall publish an annual report setting forth the number of contracts entered into under paragraph (a), the amount collected and the percentage of the contingency fee arrangement of each contract.