Department of Finance and Operation

Director: Pétur U. Fenger

The department is responsible for preparing and enforcing financial plans and budgets on behalf of the ministry. It has oversight over the ministry's policies and plans and is responsible for their co-ordination, harmonization and quality assurance. The office is responsible for preparing and enforcing service level agreements, as well as agencies' three-year programs.

Functions and principal tasks

• Budgeting - budget implementation
• Financial plans
• Policy and planning
• Services for the Minister
• Information and communications
• Quality assurance
• Archiving
• Ministry operations
• Human resources
• Facilities and premises