Whenever a warrant is presented to the state treasurer, he shall certify it for payment from a designated depositary of state funds if the warrant is properly drawn against a legal appropriation, and does not exceed the amount thereof.
§ 30.180, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 13054, A.L. 1945 p. 1977 § 20, A.L. 1957 p. 484, A.L. 1957 p. 493, A.L. 1990 S.B. 838