MVC § 996.21

When money from the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 or the Veterans Affairs Construction Fund is used for investment purposes in the purchase of property and in the construction of buildings, and appurtenant facilities or in the purchase of property, or in the construction of buildings, and appurtenant facilities for the use of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or for the use of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other state agencies, the Director of Veterans Affairs may do any and all things necessary to protect the investment including purchasing insurance against the loss of or damage to the property or the loss of use and occupancy of the property. Any transaction entered into by the Director of Veterans Affairs under this section shall be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.