2006 New York Code - Disposition Of Moneys Collected.

 
    §  7-506  Disposition of moneys collected. All moneys collected by the
  sheriff or any of the sheriff's subordinates in any action or proceeding
  except fees authorized by law shall be paid to the party or  parties  to
  whom  they  are directed to be paid. When the sheriff is not so directed
  all such monies shall be deposited by the commissioner of finance in the
  court and trust fund accounts maintained by the commissioner of  finance
  in  accordance  with  applicable  law.  The  money so deposited shall be
  withdrawn only on an order of the court on notice to the commissioner of
  finance and all parties who have appeared in the action or proceeding.