What we do
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) audits the state’s financial management and the activities of public administration and oversees election campaign and political party funding, political advertising, and the use of the Finnish Transparency Register.
In this section
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Audit
The NAOF produces independent and impartial audit information on central government finances and the state’s financial management. The audit information produced by the NAOF enables authorities to develop their activities and financial management. The published audit information also implements the central government’s accountability to Parliament and the public.
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Oversight of election campaign and political party funding
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) oversees election campaign and political party funding. The oversight supports open government and democracy. When the funding used in election campaigns and political party activities and its sources are known, it is, for example, possible to assess the candidates’ and political parties’ ties to third parties.
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Oversight of political advertising
The NAOF is the principal law enforcement authority and the national contact point for the Regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising.
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Oversight of the Finnish Transparency Register
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) maintains the Finnish Transparency Register, which collects information on lobbying targeted at Parliament and the ministries, and oversees the use of the Register.
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Processing of complaints
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) processes complaints submitted by citizens or other actors concerning the legality of the state’s financial management.
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Processing of reports of irregularities
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) monitors irregularities in the central government and the measures taken to compensate for any damage caused to the central government.
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International activities
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) takes part in international activities that support its audit and oversight work, influence the international operating environment and promote the professional development of its staff. The international activities also ensure the implementation of the NAOF’s strategy and the societal impact of its activities.