All funds coming into the hands of the auditor - general or state treasurer for him shall be deposited with the state treasurer and placed in the state general fund. Source: SL 1943, ch 258 , § 12; SL 1955, ch 250 ; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.2912; SL 1966, ch 165 , § 12; SL 1972, ch 27 , § 2.