IC 20-19-3-5: Powers of department

Sec. 5. The department may:

(1) exercise the powers granted by statute;

(2) with the approval of the budget agency, employ experts and consultants to assist the department in carrying out its functions;

(3) with the consent of other state agencies, use the services and facilities of other state agencies without reimbursements;

(4) accept in the name of the department, for use in carrying out the functions of the department, money received by gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise;

(5) accept voluntary and uncompensated services; and

(6) expend funds made available to the department according to policies established by the budget agency.