The Swedish National Financial Management Authority
ESV's operational concept
To develop and implement efficient and appropriate financial management with the aim of ensuring:
- effective controls in central government finances
- resource allocation in accordance with political priorities
- high levels of productivity and efficiency
- To be the government's expert in performance and financial management
- To be responsible for good accounting practices in central government
- To possess unique knowledge of central government finances
- To offer cost-efficient administrative support systems
- To work at all levels in central government
- To work in close cooperation with the Government Offices and government agencies
- To work internationally
- To monitor external developments continuously and to participate in major networks
- To have expertise in all aspects of financial management
- To have a comprehensive overview of the financial management field