The State Treasurer is created and appointed custodian of funds coming to the State from the United States under the provisions of the act referred to in § 59-53-1810 and is responsible on his bond for the correct and proper handling of the funds. Monies appropriated by the State or paid into the State Treasury from the United States for the purpose provided in §§ 59-53-1810 to 59-53-1870 must be paid out upon the order of the State Board of Education, duly countersigned and approved by the secretary of the board, and itemized vouchers must be filed with the Comptroller General as in the case of other funds.