The Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund of Georgia was created by Act of the Georgia General Assembly in 1963.   A board composed of the following administers the fund:  the Director of the Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services; one former Sheriff who is receiving benefits from the fund; and four active Sheriffs who are members of the fund.  All board members are appointed by the Governor of Georgia.  The Board is empowered to appoint a Secretary/Treasurer.

The Fund is audited annually by the State Auditor.  An actuarial study is performed bi-annually.  The Fund also reports to the full Georgia Sheriffs’ Association member Sheriffs annually.