The Department of Revenue has announced the promotion of Amanda McGraw to the position of deputy commissioner and chief financial officer, effective immediately. In her new role, McGraw will oversee the department’s financial, processing, and technology divisions. She will also continue her duties as the chief financial officer, which include directing the distribution of over $26 billion in state and local tax revenue, managing the department’s budget, and providing advice on procurement and other financial matters.
“Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to this position,” stated Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano. “We’re thrilled to promote her to deputy commissioner.”
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McGraw has been a part of the department since 2011, holding various financial positions. Before joining the Department of Revenue, she worked at the Department of Treasury.
“It’s an honor to be named deputy commissioner,” said McGraw. “I have been so fortunate to spend over a decade at the Department of Revenue and look forward to continuing to serve Tennesseans in this expanded role.”
Christine Lapps, the current deputy commissioner since 2019, will continue in her role, overseeing customer-facing operations, which include the Audit, Taxpayer Services, Vehicle Services, and Collection Services divisions.
The Department of Revenue is tasked with administering state tax laws, motor vehicle title and registration laws, and the collection of associated taxes and fees. The department is responsible for collecting about 87 percent of total state revenue. In the 2024 fiscal year, it collected nearly $22.2 billion in state taxes and fees and over $4.7 billion in taxes and fees for local governments. Additional information about the department can be found at www.tn.gov/revenue.
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