All hearings and proceedings of whatever nature now pending before the auditor general with respect to drawing and issuing of warrants and with respect to actions in garnishment shall not be abated, but shall be transferred to the state treasurer, without notice to interested parties, and shall be conducted in the same manner and determined in accordance with the provisions of law concerning such hearings and proceedings. All orders, rules and regulations of the auditor general with respect to drawing and issuing of warrants and with respect to actions in garnishment shall continue in effect as though the transfer were not made and, to the extent applicable, they shall be binding upon the state treasurer.
MCL 12.43