Notice of the engagement of the certified public accountant or accountants pursuant to § 45-10-4, shall be mailed by the city or town clerk to the director of revenue and the auditor general by registered or certified mail during the period preceding the 60th day prior to the close of the fiscal year. If the notice is not received by the director of revenue during that period, the director shall notify the city or town by registered or certified mail of their failure to notify, and failure to receive the notice of the engagement of the certified public accountant or accountants within thirty (30) days following the registered or certified mailing shall permit the director to file notice for the withholding of state funds pursuant to § 45-10-12.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-10-8