28-6998. Public monies; expenditure A. The department is subject to the provisions of title 35, chapter 1 relating to public finances and to all other acts of the legislature applicable to the expenditure of public monies. B. The department shall conform to the state budget system and shall not make expenditures unless both: 1. The department is authorized to make the expenditure by the legislature. 2. The money is appropriated for the expenditure.
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