The general assembly shall annually appropriate any sums it may deem sufficient for clerical assistance and necessary expenses in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The state controller is authorized and directed to draw orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the sums appropriated, or so much of the sums as may from time to time be required, upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the director, or the director’s designee. All fees received under the provisions of this title shall be turned over to the general treasurer.