(a) The department shall direct the distribution of any appropriated funds to the governing authority of the less developed county, as provided in Code Section 50-8-220; provided, however, that the less developed county and the municipalities within the less developed counties shall annually match any appropriated funds in a ratio of $1.00 local funds for every $9.00 appropriated funds.

(b) The commissioner shall consolidate the annual progress reports and accounting of funds submitted by the facilities development committees and submit a consolidated report and accounting to the General Assembly not later than December 31 of each year.