In addition to supervising and coordinating the functions, powers and duties of the administration provided in sections 5 and 6 of this act, the administrator shall:
a. Directly supervise the operations of the Financial Management and Data Center; and
b. Exercise any function, power or duty of the Treasurer relating to the procurement of goods or services, the award of State contracts or the acquisition or disposition of real or personal property as the Treasurer shall, in writing, certify. The certificate shall state the scope of the powers which the administrator may exercise, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State, and shall remain in effect until rescinded by the Treasurer by a certificate similarly filed.