property over to the proper custodian is liable for all costs of |
collection or recovery of funds or property, including interest on |
funds improperly withheld for the time the funds have been withheld |
and reasonable rental and damages when property belonging to the |
public is improperly withheld. A municipal official or employee who |
unlawfully transfers to the official or employee any public funds |
or property or who knowingly transfers public funds or property to |
any other person not entitled to the funds or property is liable |
for all costs of recovery of the funds or property. |