The Board through decision B.10/05 endorsed the selection process for the Heads of the Accountability Units, and decided that their remuneration levels will be comparable to the salary levels of equivalent roles in other specialized global funds. The Board likewise, requested the Secretariat to provide a comparison of salary levels for comparable positions at other specialized global funds.

Research on six entities which undertake similar work revealed that each organization approaches the task of accountability differently. Some have appointed heads at various levels with salaries differing widely, while others handle these tasks through a committee or a unit within the organization.