The board shall:
(1) authorize and execute negotiable bonds as provided by law;
(2) provide by resolution for use of the fund in a manner that will effectuate the intent of the constitution and the law;
(3) prescribe the interest rates as provided by law;
(4) provide for the forfeiture of contracts of sale and purchase and resale of forfeited land;
(5) conduct investigations it considers necessary;
(6) obtain and review any components of internal audit plans that relate to board functions and approve those plans as appropriate during public meetings of the board;
(7) obtain and review any internal audit reports that relate to board functions and discuss those reports during public meetings of the board; and
(8) formulate policies and rules necessary and not in conflict with the law to ensure the proper administration and to carry out the intent and purposes of the law.