Tennessee Code Title 71. Welfare § 71-4-705

(a) In furtherance of the purposes of this part and in order to contribute to the economy of state government, it is the intent of the general assembly that there be close cooperation between the committee and any state governmental entity from which procurement of commodities or services is required under the law currently in effect. The central nonprofit agency may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other arrangements as may be determined to be necessary for the effective coordination and efficient realization of the objectives of this part.

(b) The committee shall annually report, on or before December 31, to the governor and to each member of the general assembly concerning the number of governmental entities participating in the program, the total dollar amount of purchases, and any other information the committee deems appropriate.