Treasurer

The Treasurer plays a key role in managing the financial resources of the UT System. Elected by the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, custody, disbursement and financial reporting of all university funds.

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Our Offices

The majority of staff-facing tools and resources from the Treasurer have moved to the employee intranet for centralized access and support.

Accounts Payable

The Office of Accounts Payable supports the university’s mission by ensuring timely, accurate payments and reimbursements in compliance with university, state and federal regulations. Our resources have moved to the UT System Central Hub intranet.

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Controller

The Office of the Controller leads financial and management accounting activities, ensuring proper management of resources and the financial well-being of the UT System. Our resources have moved to the UT System Central Hub intranet.

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Procurement Services

The Office of Procurement Services delivers efficient, cost-effective purchasing solutions while building strong relationships with campus partners and suppliers to support the UT System.

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Risk Management

The Office of Risk Management protects the university’s assets and integrity by identifying, analyzing, controlling and financing risk across the UT System.

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Snapshot of the Treasurer

  • 18,600+
    vendors managed

    UT is committed to maintaining strong, reliable partnerships and proudly working with vendors across the state and nation.

  • 600+
    fixed income purchases and maturities managed

    The Treasurer’s active oversight of investments to ensure responsible financial stewardship and long-term stability for UT.

  • 1M+
    annual card transactions

    Totaling $131 million in value, these transactions reflect the scale of financial activity efficiently managed across the UT System.

Annual Financial Transparency

​Each year, the UT System Treasurer publishes comprehensive financial reports, audit findings and endowment data to ensure transparency and accountability. These documents provide stakeholders with insights into the university’s financial health and stewardship of resources.

Contact Us

Luke Lybrand

Treasurer
Email: llybrand@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-2302

UT Tower – 10th floor
400 W. Summit Hill Drive (Physical)
505 Summer Place (Mailing)
Knoxville, TN 37902

Accounts Payable

Email: accountspayable@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-2302

UT Tower – 10th floor
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902

Controller

Email: controllerdocs@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-2493

UT Tower – 10th floor
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902

Procurement Services

Email: procurement@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-3311

UT Tower – 10th floor
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902

Risk Management

Email: riskmanagement@tennessee.edu
Phone: 865-974-5409

UT Tower – 10th floor
400 W. Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902

Records Available for Transparency

Here at the University of Tennessee System, we strive to provide greater and easier access to valuable resources and information of general interest.