(a)
The board shall establish a building account for the transfer of money appropriated for that purpose from the retirement fund for the construction or remodeling of buildings and improvements thereon, maintenance, repair, and improvement thereof.
(b)
The board may contract with the Department of General Services for the purchase of insurance against loss of, or damage to, the property or the loss of use or occupancy of the building, liability insurance, and other insurance that is customarily carried on state office buildings. Premiums for this insurance shall be paid from the building account.
(c)
The land,
building, equipment, and improvements thereon, shall constitute an investment of the system and shall be carried on the books thereof in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.