Carla Farris

Tennessee Department of Treasury

The Tennessee Department of Treasury is one of three legislative agencies within State government. The major functions of the Treasury Department are: -Receiving and disbursing public funds. -Managing all State investments, including the pension fund. -Administering three major employee benefit programs, including the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, the Deferred Compensation Program, and the Flexible Benefits Plan. -Operating the Unclaimed Property, College Savings (Section 529 Plans), and Small and Minority-Owned Business programs. -Overseeing the risk management program and handling and adjudicating all claims made against the State. OUR VISION To be faithful stewards of the state's financial and human resources. To be passionate about achieving our mission and living by our core values. OUR MISSION We will be a leader by providing exceptional service to our customers honestly, efficiently, and effectively.