Providence whistleblower hotline leads to four investigations in first year

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: September 18, 2026

Words: 821

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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An anonymous tipster named “Gold Piano” was among the first to come forward with a lead for Providence’s new whistleblower hotline: A retired city police officer whose ex-wife’s health insurance was still being covered through the city.

The complaint became one of four full investigations in the first year of SpeakUp!PVD, the city’s whistleblower hotline introduced in January 2025 by the city’s internal auditor, Gina Costa.

Gold Piano’s …

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