Forvaltningsmessig

Forvaltningsmessig is a Norwegian adjective used to describe something that relates to administration or the management of public affairs. The term is formed from forvaltning (administration) with the suffix -messig, which signals a particular approach or aspect. It is commonly employed in public administration, policy-making, and organizational design to mark the administrative dimension of processes, decisions, or structures.

In practice, forvaltningsmessige perspektiver consider how rules are applied, how decisions are documented, how agencies coordinate, and how resources are allocated and controlled. It contrasts with sector-specific or technical knowledge; forvaltningsmessig analyses examine procedures, compliance with formal requirements, transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of implementation rather than the substantive content of the policy area.

Examples include forvaltningsmessige krav in permit processes, forvaltningsmessig behandling av saker such as applications or complaints, forvaltningsmessig tilsyn to supervise compliance, and forvaltningsmessig effektivisering to streamline administrative processes. The term is also used when designing digital public services to emphasize an efficient and user-friendly administrative flow.

The concept is common in governmental reports, white papers, and internal guidelines to delineate the administrative layer from technical or professional aspects. It encompasses themes such as governance, compliance, data handling, records management, and risk control within the public sector.