Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-11-609: Custody of funds - Disbursement

The state treasurer is appointed custodian for the funds for vocational rehabilitation as provided by the laws of this state and shall receive and provide for the custody of the funds that may come from the federal government and from other sources for vocational rehabilitation, together with the state funds appropriated for this purpose. The state treasurer shall disburse the funds on the order of the commissioner.