The distribution of the funds received by the State Treasurer under section 79-1049 shall be made based upon information provided by the United States Department of the Interior. The Commissioner of Education shall, on or before August 5, make apportionment of such funds to the counties entitled thereto in accordance with section 79-1050 and certify the apportionment of each county to the county treasurer of the proper county and to the Director of Administrative Services. The director shall make payments to the various counties for the amount specified by the commissioner.