(1) The appropriate division of the Department of Human Services shall have authority to receive, disburse, and account for funds from the division, county, state, or any other source for purposes and plans approved by the division in accordance with the rules established by the division.
(2) The appropriate division is empowered to receive and disburse funds received from the department for general relief purposes. The funds shall be spent and accounted for by the county offices in accordance with the rules and policies of the department pertaining to the granting of assistance and relief.
(3) The appropriate division is authorized to establish a county welfare fund from which fund the county offices are authorized to make such disbursements and expenditures for general relief as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this act and in accordance with the rules of the department.