Beslutsregister

Beslutsregister, or decision register, is a centralized record of decisions made by a public authority or organization. It is designed to document what decision was made, by whom, when, on what basis, and what the intended or actual effects are. The register supports transparency, accountability and provides a traceable history for audits and governance reviews.

Typical entries include decision ID, date, issuing body, subject or topic, type of decision (policy, regulation, contract, allocation), legal basis, decision text or summary, rationale, rules considered, implementer, deadlines, status, and links to related documents. Some registers also include impact assessments, risk assessments, or evaluation results.

Scope and use: Common in municipalities, counties and state agencies, as well as organizations with public reporting obligations. In Sweden, decisions by public authorities are generally subject to transparency under the principle of public access to official documents (offentlighetsprincipen), with certain exceptions for sensitive information. Access to the register may be public, restricted, or via internal governance portals depending on policy and privacy rules.

Process: Creation and approval of decisions are logged, followed by publication or notification to stakeholders. The register should be maintained with version control, periodic audits, and archival of obsolete entries. Interoperability with other information systems and adherence to data standards is often pursued to enable searching and reporting.

Impact: A well-maintained beslutsregister supports accountability, facilitates performance review and oversight, improves consistency in decision-making, and enhances public trust. Challenges include data quality, resource requirements and ensuring timely updates.