The Swedish National Financial Management Authority ( sv, Ekonomistyrningsverket) is a central administrative
government agency in
Sweden responsible for
economic
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financial management, analyses and economic forecasting for central government agencies. The entity operates under the
Ministry of Finance A ministry of finance is a part of the government in most countries that is responsible for matters related to the finance.
Lists of current ministries of finance
Named "Ministry"
* Ministry of Finance (Afghanistan)
* Ministry of Finance and Ec ...
. The agency consists of seven departments:
* Performance and Financial Management
* Effective Administrative Support
* Accounting Principles and Internal Auditing
* Central Government Accounting
* Analysis and Forecasts
* Coordination of IT System Hermes
* Audit of
EU structural funds
[The Swedish National Financial Management Authority and the Government assignment regarding procurement coordination]
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Purpose
The main purpose of the agency is to economically organize government spending and obtain savings.[
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Operational concept
The agency's financial management is committed to ensuring:
* Effective controls in central government finances
* Resource allocation in accordance with political priorities
* High levels of productivity and efficiency
* Being government's expert in performance and financial management
* Being responsible for good accounting practices in central government
* Possessing unique knowledge of central government finances
* Offering cost-efficient administrative support systems
* Working at all levels in central government
* Working in close cooperation with the government offices and agencies
* Working internationally
* Monitoring external developments continuously and to participate in major networks
* Expertise in all aspects of financial management
* Having a comprehensive overview of the financial management field
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See also
*Private
**List of Swedish companies
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**Stockholm Stock Exchange
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*Government
**Government finance
***Central bank
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and oversees their commercial banking system. In contrast to a commercial bank, a central b ...
("Sveriges Riksbank")
***Currency
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("krona", "kronor" in plural)
***List of Swedish government enterprises
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***Monetary policy of Sweden The monetary policy of Sweden is decided by Sveriges Riksbank, the central bank of Sweden. The monetary policy is instrumental in determining how the Swedish currency is valued.
History
The main events in the monetary history of the '' Krona'' are ...
***Ministry of Finance A ministry of finance is a part of the government in most countries that is responsible for matters related to the finance.
Lists of current ministries of finance
Named "Ministry"
* Ministry of Finance (Afghanistan)
* Ministry of Finance and Ec ...
***Swedish National Institute of Economic Research
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**Spending
***Social security in Sweden
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**Agencies, unions
*** Government agencies in Sweden
***Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
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(''Svenskt Näringsliv'')
***Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations
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(''SACO'')
***Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees
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(''TCO'')
*** Swedish Trade Union Confederation (''LO'')
**Energy policy
***Nuclear power in Sweden
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***Proposed Oil phase-out in Sweden
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''Other links''
* Economy of Europe
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* European Union
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* History of copper currency in Sweden
The Swedish Empire had the greatest and most numerous copper mines in Europe as it entered into its pre-eminence in the early 17th century as an emerging Great Power. Through poor fiscal policies and in part the First Treaty of Älvsborg, Swed ...
References
External links
The Swedish National Financial Management Authority
Institute of Economic Research
Economy of Sweden
Economic research institutes
Public finance of Sweden
Financial management organizations
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