Local government
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for developing legislation and administration that generally relates to the local authorities, the system of central government transfers to local government for basic public services, local government finance accounting and analysis tasks, and the central government-local government negotiation procedure. In addition, the Ministry of Finance is responsible for local government tax issues, such as the calculation of corporate income tax shares.
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Legislation on municipalities »
The basis of municipal autonomy and the division of municipalities is laid down in the Constitution.
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Local government’s duties and activities »
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Local government finances »
The Ministry of Finance monitors and assesses the status and development of the finances of municipalities.
Current issues
Finland distributes COVID-19 rapid tests to hospital districts, Åland Central Hospital and Defence Forces
Press release
16.4.2021 11.28
Order of priority for COVID-19 vaccination to be specified — changes to right to administer vaccines
Press release
16.4.2021 10.58
New decree restricting activities of food and beverage service businesses from 19 April — strictest restrictions for areas worst affected by COVID-19
Press release
16.4.2021 10.46
Amendments to Communicable Diseases Act to restrict activities of restaurants and other food and beverage services businesses after lockdown
Press release
16.4.2021 10.15
New COVID-19 risk assessment instructions for construction sites
Press release
15.4.2021 10.06