How are finances handled within the OA structure?
All service bodies are encouraged to be selfsupporting by meeting their own expenses, adopting a prudent reserve, using funds to carry the message and contributing excess funds to the next level of service. Groups may contribute according to the informed group conscience. Groups frequently choose to send 60 percent of funds left over after expenses to their intergroup or service board, 10 percent to their region and 30 percent to WSO. Groups may also choose to contribute the funds to their intergroup or service board, and allow those service bodies to contribute to the region and WSO. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees makes most of the decisions about how to use OA funds at the world service level. In addition, elected delegates at the World Service Business Conference vote on major new initiatives that involve the worldwide Fellowship. The full BOT approves the annual budget, and the Executive Committee reviews budget expenditures throughout the year. What does OA do wi
