N.Y. Social Services Law § 107: Disposal of seized property and penalties collected

§ 107. Disposal of seized property and penalties collected. All

properties seized and penalties collected shall be administered in

accordance with the direction of the court having jurisdiction. After

the expenses approved by the court have been paid the balance shall be

used for the maintenance of such person, or to reimburse the public

welfare fund for expenditures previously made for his assistance or

care.