(2) In performing its functions under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall consult with the Secretary of State, State Treasurer and, to the extent it considers necessary or desirable, any other state agency or any federal agency.
(3) The department may, as its own facilities permit, furnish to any other state agency such accounting services (including labor), facilities and materials as are necessary, as determined by the department, for compliance by the state agency with subsection (1) of this section. The cost to the department of furnishing the services, facilities and materials, as determined by the department, shall be charged to the state agency and paid to the department in the same manner as other claims against the state agency are paid.
(4) This section is applicable to the Legislative Assembly and its officers and committees, the courts and their officers and committees, the Secretary of State and State Treasurer in the performance of the functions of their constitutional offices and the Public Defense Services Commission only at their option. [1967 c.454 §68; 1969 c.379 §1; 2003 c.449 §40]