The department, with the written approval of the secretary and the Governor, may:
(1) Enter into an agreement with the governing body of any county or city of this state for their payment of part of the costs of the performance of services within the county or city by the department relating to any parole or probation;
(2) Accept from the United States of America or any of its agencies the advisory services, funds, equipment, and supplies available to this state for any of the purposes contemplated by KRS 439.250 to 439.560;
(3) Enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any of its agencies, or with any independent or private agency as necessary, proper, and convenient, not contrary to the laws of this state.