The fund is managed by a designated GSFOA committee with fiduciary responsibility to the GSFOA Board to ensure the funds are used appropriately. Disbursement decisions are made with input from the board, and legal counsel, and in the case of large potentially large disbursements, in consultation with contributing members, based on the merits, risks, and potential benefits of any proposed legal action. Full transparency and accountability to contributors are core principles of the fund’s management.