TCA § 4-3-1410 — Funds

The department of labor and workforce development, through its commissioner, has the authority to receive, administer, allocate, disburse and supervise any grants and funds from whatever sources, including, but not limited to, the federal, state, county and municipal governments on a state, regional, county or other basis, with respect to any programs and/or responsibilities outlined in this part or assigned to the department by law, regulation or order. Exercise of this authority shall not be inconsistent with laws or regulations governing the appropriation and disbursement of funds for the administration of employment security law under title 50, chapter 7, or the department of finance and administration. All funds received by the department of labor and workforce development for the purpose or administration of the state unemployment insurance program, the state employment service, workers' compensation and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, compiled in title 50, chapter 3, shall have their separate identities maintained and shall be expended only for the intended purpose.