The Office of Education Accountability monitors the performance of Tennessee 's elementary and secondary school systems and provides the General Assembly with reports on a variety of education topics. The office assists the House and Senate education committees as requested and provides the legislature with an independent means to evaluate the financial impact of state policy on the public education system. The office also serves as a general resource for the General Assembly on national education trends.

The Office of Research conducts research projects on state and local government issues at the request of the Comptroller and the General Assembly. The office also assists the State Funding Board in analyzing the annual economic forecast prepared by the Center for Business and Economic Research. The office assists the Comptroller with preparation of fiscal note support forms for the Fiscal Review Committee, monitors legislation, and analyzes the budget. The Office of Research also provides general staff support to a number of special legislative committees and commissions.