What to do with the excess money that was collected for a captive

If more money than needed was collected for a captive:[1]

When collecting money for a specific captive any extra money collected belongs to the captive. However, in times of need, the community leaders may decide to use the money for other purposes.

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[1] Michaber Y.D. 253:6; Mishneh Shekalim 3a

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