About the Treasury

Boards and Commissions

From college savings to TCRS, learn about the various boards and commissions that are part of your Tennessee Treasury.

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Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation

The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation exists to provide information, research and recommendations concerning workers' compensation issues to the Tennessee General Assembly, the Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Learn more about the Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation

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Board of Claims

The Board of Claims provides general oversight of Tennessee's programs for compensating persons damaged by the State or its employees. The Board also reviews and authorizes the purchase of insurance for the State property insurance program and the State aviation insurance program.

Learn more about the Board of Claims

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Chairs of Excellence Trust

The Chairs of Excellence Trust is a permanent trust fund authorized in 1984 to further the cause of higher education in Tennessee. The funding of the program is provided through contributions made by a private donor and a matching amount by the state, thus creating a chair.

Learn more about the Chairs of Excellence Trust

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Collateral Pool Board

The Collateral Pool Board oversees the risk-sharing pool of collateral pledged by participating financial institutions to guarantee public deposits. The duties of the Board are found in TCA 9-4-508.

Learn more about the Collateral Pool Board

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College Savings Trust Fund Board

The College Savings Trust Fund Board oversees the TNStars College Savings 529 Program and the Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Prepaid Plan, which was closed on November 30, 2015.

Learn more about the College Savings Trust Fund Board

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Council on Pensions

Created as a legislative oversight committee, the Council on Pensions develops, recommends and establishes pension and retirement standards and maintains a progressive state policy on retirement. Additionally, the Council reviews legislation affecting state-provided insurance programs for both active and retired members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.

Learn more about the Council on Pensions

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K-12 Mental Health Trust Fund Board of Trustees

The K-12 Mental Health Trust Fund was created by the General Assembly in 2021 to provide mental health support to students in primary and secondary schools in Tennessee.

Learn more about the K-12 Mental Health Trust Fund Board of Trustees

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Law Enforcement Task Force

The Law Enforcement Task Force was created by the General Assembly to study retirement benefits for Tennessee's law enforcement officers.

Learn more about the Law Enforcement Task Force

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Tennessee Captive Insurance Company Board of Directors

The Tennessee Captive Insurance Company Board of Trustees provides general oversight of Tennessee's Captive Insurance Company, formed in June 2022.

Learn more about the Captive Insurance Board

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Tennessee Claims Commission

The Commission adjudicates claims involving tax recovery, state employee workers' compensation, and alleged negligence by state officials or agencies.

Learn more about the Claims Commission

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Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board

The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Board (TCRS) of Trustees is responsible for the general administration and proper operation of TCRS

Learn more about the TCRS Board of Trustees

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Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission (TNFLC) Board

Through our partnership with EVERFI, we're proud to offer Tennesseans proven financial education modules, including the Vault game for youth, the complete Financial Empowerment Resource Library for adults, and more!

Learn more about the TNFLC Board