Governance Policy

Openess, trust and ethics »

The Ministry of Finance promotes open government because everyone has the right to receive information and participate in the activities and development of our society.

Core principles and future of governance policy »

The central goal of governance policy is to ensure that public administration can function.

Public Service Leadership »

The objective is that Finland's public administration will continue to be a shining example of the reforming Nordic model in which well-functioning and cost-effective administration is a national success factor.

Structures, guidance and direction of administration »

The Ministry of Finance prepares the general principles for developing public administration for political decision-making

Julkiset palvelut »

Julkinen hallinto tarjoaa palvelujaan asiakkaille eri kanavien kautta. Valtiovarainministeriö kokoaa ja kehittää palveluita asiakaslähtöisen ja yhtenäisen sekä monikanavaisen asiakaspalvelun rakentamiseksi.

Management and steering of central governement finances »

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the management of the state's properties and premises.

Internal control and risk management »

At its best, the internal control and risk management procedures are integrated into the agency's usual planning, management and operational processes.

Shared government services »

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the provision of direction and guidance for the organisations that produce joint corporate services for government and the development of these organisations' activities.

Public sector innovations and productivity »

At the Ministry of Finance, we cooperate with agencies, institutions, municipalities and governments of other countries in order to share innovations.