Mo. Rev. Stat. § 324.273
324.273 Duties of division.
324.273. Duties of division. — The division shall:
(1) Employ, within the funds appropriated, such employees as are necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 324.240 to 324.275 ; and
(2) Exercise all budgeting, purchasing, reporting and other related management functions.
(L. 1999 H.B. 343 merged with S.B. 362)