At an appropriate time during each year, the commissioner shall certify to the State School Superintendent the amount of funds that will need to be paid to the board by the Department of Education for the costs of employer contributions and the administration of providing such insurance for retired teachers as provided for by Code Section 20-2-885; and in his annual budget for the Department of Education, the State School Superintendent shall make provision for funds sufficient to pay the board such payment.
OCGA § 20-2-893