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Jewish tradition directs managers of tzedakah funds to behave above suspicion.
Tradition encourages them to provide accounts of their activities even if the managers are known to be reliable. In some cases managers are required to give reports. Tradition stops short of requiring disclosure of financial accounts as a general rule because their preparation can be disruptive to the activities of the tzedakah. When an accounting is required, it is to be given to appropriate authorities. It need not be given to each and every person who asks.