Section 7

Section VII. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That 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.