In all cases where the laws recognize a claim on the commonwealth, and there is no appropriation of money to pay the same, it shall be the duty of the auditor general and state treasurer to adjust and settle the accounts of such claims as other accounts, and the auditor general shall immediately report the same to the legislature, if in session, but if not in session, then during the first week of the next ensuing session.
72 P.S. § 4087