Mainly informal and through the DOT legislative liaison. House and Senate fiscal staff interact with deputy directors, financial administrators and other RIDOT staff for issues involving RIDOT program status, expenditure patterns and statutory compliance. RIDOT employs a dedicated legislative liaison who attends the General Assembly during the legislative session. During the months when the General Assembly is in session, legislators and legislative staff communicate with RIDOT about legislative and municipal issues, often through the RIDOT legislative liaison. The liaison also helps legislators work through any concerns they may have with RIDOT.