[1] Later, in 1870, the position of Comptroller became mandatory by the state constitution.

The office is responsible for upholding the financial integrity of the state and local governments.

It is also to ensure that taxes are properly accounted for and that proceeds are spent as authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly.

[2] The first and only female to hold the office of Comptroller of Treasury is Jeanne Bodfish, serving from 1953 to 1955.

William Snodgrass held the office of Comptroller of Treasury the longest, serving for 22 consecutive two-year terms from 1955 to 1999.