A. All costs and expenses for the selection and compensation of investment counselors, institutional custodian service and commissions or other costs resulting from the purchase, sale or other transfer of assets shall be paid from the fund.

B. Three percent (3%) of the funds disbursed to the State Board under the provisions of Section 312.1 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be retained by the State Board for the purpose of paying all costs and expenses, other than those provided for in subsection A of this section, incurred in the operation, administration and management of the System. At the close of each fiscal year, any surplus shall be transferred to the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement Fund.

C. The State Board is authorized to purchase such equipment and supplies as it deems necessary for the efficient operation, administration and management of the System. Payment for such equipment and supplies shall be made from the operating funds of the System.