Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power — audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is elected by a joint session of the General Assembly to a two-year term and is a constitutional officer. The Division of State Audit conducts financial...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditThe Tennessee Corrections Institute (T.C.A. §41-7-101 et seq.) is charged with setting and enforcing minimum standards for local jails, lock-ups, workhouses, and detention facilities (T.C.A....
Read scorecard → 03 AuditThe Tennessee POST Commission (T.C.A. §38-8-102) is housed within the Department of Commerce and Insurance. It sets minimum employment and training standards and holds binding decertification...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Tennessee Ethics Commission enforces ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws. It has jurisdiction over legislators, lobbyists, and executive branch officials.
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