N.Y. Educ. Law § 2128

§ 2128. Remedy of trustees against collector in default. For the\nrecovery of all such forfeitures, and of all balances, in the hands of\nthe collector, which he shall have neglected or refused to pay to his\nsuccessor, or to the treasurer of such district, the trustees, in the\nname of their office, shall have their remedy upon the official\nundertaking of the collector, or any action and any remedy given by law;\nand they shall apply all such moneys, when recovered, in the same manner\nas if paid without suit.\n