All income of residents of a state veterans' home, other than the personal needs allowance and income from therapeutic employment, shall be deposited in the state general fund
—local and be available to apply against the cost of care provided by the state veterans' homes. The resident council created under RCW
72.36.150 may make recommendations on expenditures under this section. All expenditures and revenue control shall be subject to chapter
43.88 RCW.