Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-4-606: Appropriation release requirements

(a) The commissioner of finance and administration is authorized to require the preparation and submission of work programs, financial reports and any other fiscal information the commissioner deems necessary before releasing any appropriations or grant to any agency, association, district, center, or other organization that is not under the direct control of an executive department or agency of state government.

(b) The comptroller of the treasury is authorized and empowered to audit the fiscal records of any such agency, association, district, center or other such organization receiving state appropriations or grants.