On July 1, 1978, liability for all accrued compensation or salaries of officers and employees who, immediately prior to such date, were engaged in the performance of powers, duties or functions of the division of personnel of the department of administration, or the powers, duties and functions transferred to the division of personnel services of the department of administration by this act, shall be assumed and paid by the department of administration.
K.S.A. 75-3745h