The department shall:
(1) Supervise the administration by the county departments of assistance to the needy totally and permanently disabled under this article;
(2) Make such rules and regulations and take such action as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out this article;
(3) Prescribe the form of and print and supply to the county department such forms as it may deem necessary and advisable; and
(4) Publish in print or electronically an annual report and such interim reports as may be necessary.