The regents shall apply for recovery of indirect cost when recovery is permissible under federal statute and grant regulations. All funds received for indirect costs recovery shall be turned over to the general treasurer and shall be placed in a restricted account for specific purposes designated by the regents. The regents shall annually report to the general assembly the estimated amount of federal indirect cost recoveries for the next fiscal year together with the intended use of the funds.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-8.1