Section 106-A. Public funds on deposit

All  moneys in the possession,
  custody,  control  or  under  the  authority  of  the  comptroller,  the
  commissioner  of  taxation  and  finance or other state officer, for the
  security of the deposit whereof a bond or other security may be required
  under the provisions of this chapter or  any  other  statute,  shall  be
  deemed to be public funds or public moneys under the laws of this state.