The department shall:

(1) Supervise the administration by the county departments of assistance to the needy totally and permanently disabled under this article;

(2) Make such rules and regulations and take such action as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out this article;

(3) Prescribe the form of and print and supply to the county department such forms as it may deem necessary and advisable; and

(4) Publish an annual report and such interim reports as may be necessary.