What: East Providence's fiscal year runs through October 31, about a quarter behind the state's, which the Council and administration want to align.
Where it stands: discussed at the 2026-10-13 budget workshop; it would need a charter change and probably state help to bridge the roughly one-quarter gap, and the auditor general suggested a two-year plan.
Next: the administration said it will look at alternatives once the FY2027 budget is passed, with public sessions expected.
Members said the offset costs the city, citing interest on tax anticipation notes of roughly $400,000 to $600,000 a year, and that the gap dates from before the city's charter. The administration said aligning the year will be a priority of the next term.