Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-7

Sec. 7. Appropriation for Administration. There shall be an annual appropriation, from the sum of money allocated to the general fund by this title, of a sum of money necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title. The claims for operating expenses incurred under the provisions of this title shall be filed with and paid by the state comptroller. Equipment shall be purchased only upon a requisition approved by the department of administration.