Dumb idea.
Puts them in a no-win situation now.
If they come up with a solution and it is later deemed less that satisfactory, they will be accused of doing it to prevent a loss of income.
If they don't come up with a solution, they'll be cnuts for not fixing the budget.
Anyway - fuck the escrow account - they should give the money to charity. Delaying payment is hardly a punishment is it?