Compensation of any loss pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the state’s acquiring, by subrogation, all rights of the claimant to recover the loss from the party determined to be liable for the loss.

Upon the request of the Department of General Services, the Attorney General shall commence an action in the name of the people of the State of California to recover any amount paid in compensation for any loss pursuant to this chapter against any party who is liable to the claimant for any loss compensable pursuant to this chapter in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 79650).

Moneys recovered pursuant to this article shall be deposited in the state account.