Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, if foreign assistance funds are appropriated by the President of the United States and the Congress for the purpose of funding a foreign assistance program between California and any foreign government or governments allied with the United States, any state agency and each department and division thereof may, within the powers otherwise conferred by law upon the state agency and each department and division thereof, participate in any work for or on behalf of the United States if such work is completely financed by federal funds, except for general administrative expenses. Any state agency may enter into

agreements with the authorized officials of the United States for the performance of any such work, subject to the terms and conditions of this section.

Any agreement subject to this section shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Finance.