All expenses of any conservatorship or receivership shall be paid out of the assets of the Hawaii financial institution and shall be a lien on the assets, which shall be prior to any other lien provided by this chapter or otherwise. Such expenses shall include without limitation, all costs and expenses incurred by the State, conservator, receiver and any other person for rent, utilities, telephones, travel, equipment, supplies, and employee salaries and benefits (including state employees). No compensation shall be paid to the commissioner, the deputy commissioner or federal insurer for serving as conservator or receiver, but other persons serving in such capacity may receive a salary commensurate with the responsibilities of such position.
HRS § 412:2-406