(a)  Upon the passage of § 16-15-13 — § 16-15-15 the department of elementary and secondary education and the retirement division in the department of treasury shall apportion the retirement grant into monthly benefits and shall disburse monthly the benefits to all eligible retired teachers under this law.

(b)  The state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of those sums that may be required from time to time upon receipt by him or her of proper vouchers approved by the department of elementary and secondary education and the retirement division in the department of treasury.