20 ILCS 405/405-25

The Department may apply for, receive, expend, allocate, or disburse funds and moneys made available by public or private entities, including, but not limited to, contracts, private or public financial gifts, bequests, grants, or donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, or public or private institutions of higher learning. All funds received by the Department from these sources shall be deposited into the State treasury into a State trust fund to be held by the State Treasurer as ex officio custodian and subject to the Comptroller -- Treasurer, voucher -- warrant system. The funds shall be expended by the Department for purposes as indicated by the grantor, donor, or, in the case of funds or moneys given or donated for no specific purpose, for any purpose deemed appropriate by the Director in administering the responsibilities of the agency as set forth in the Personnel Code.