KRS 439.540: Powers of department.

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.