New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 2128. Remedy of trustees against collector in default

For the recovery of all such forfeitures, and of all balances, in the hands of the collector, which he shall have neglected or refused to pay to his successor, or to the treasurer of such district, the trustees, in the name of their office, shall have their remedy upon the official undertaking of the collector, or any action and any remedy given by law;  and they shall apply all such moneys, when recovered, in the same manner as if paid without suit.