N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 13-136: § 13-136 Custodian of funds.

The comptroller shall be custodian of the several funds provided for by this chapter. Such funds, and all moneys which shall form a part thereof, or which shall hereafter accrue to them, shall be in his custody for the purposes of this chapter subject to the direction, control and approval of such board as to disposition, investment, management and report.