Audit
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of State Audit
TNCOT
60/100
Summary
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 and performance audits of state agencies and local governments.
Independence Scorecard
60/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 2 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Tennessee Constitution, Article VII, Section 3; Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 4
- Citation
- Tenn. Const. art. VII, § 3; Tenn. Code §§ 8-4-101 to 8-4-404
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, local governments, and entities receiving state funds