Rhode Island Issues Corrected W-2 Forms to State Employees

Incorrect employer information listed on original tax documents

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The Rhode Island Department of Administration is issuing new W-2 forms to state employees after a number of them received documents with incorrect information, including the employer listed as 'State of Rhode Island Umbrella Company' instead of the actual state agency. The state is reviewing the issue and will distribute corrected forms to all impacted workers as soon as possible.

Why it matters

Accurate tax reporting is a critical responsibility of the state government, and these errors could cause significant problems and delays for employees filing their taxes. The state faces potential penalties from the IRS for issuing incorrect W-2 forms.

The details

According to the Department of Administration, there were boxes on the state employee W-2 forms that were populated with incorrect information. The state is now conducting a full review to understand how this error occurred and the extent of its impact. Governor Dan McKee has directed the Department of Administration to promptly identify the root cause, provide a timeline for issuing corrected forms, and give clear guidance to employees on how to proceed.

  • The original W-2 forms were required to be provided to employees by February 2, 2026.
  • The state is working to distribute the corrected W-2 forms to all impacted employees as soon as possible.

The players

Rhode Island Department of Administration

The state agency responsible for issuing W-2 forms to Rhode Island government employees.

Governor Dan McKee

The governor of Rhode Island who has directed the Department of Administration to address this issue.

Jonathan Womer

The director of the Rhode Island Department of Administration.

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What they’re saying

“There are boxes in state employee W-2s populated with incorrect information.”

— Department of Administration spokesperson

“Employees should not have to speculate about what went wrong, what is being done to fix it, or how they should proceed. Accurate and timely tax reporting is a core responsibility of state government, and these errors require clear, decisive corrective action.”

— Governor Dan McKee

What’s next

The Department of Administration has been directed to provide a clear timeline for when the corrected W-2 forms will be issued to all impacted state employees.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of accurate tax reporting by government agencies and the need for swift action to address any errors that could cause problems for employees filing their taxes. The state faces potential penalties from the IRS, underscoring the seriousness of the issue.