Forvaltningsrammene

Forvaltningsrammene is a Danish term that describes the governance and management framework used in the public sector to ensure that authorities act in accordance with laws, political objectives and available resources. The framework provides the overall rules for planning, budgeting, control, and reporting across central government agencies, as well as regional and local authorities and publicly owned bodies.

The scope of the Forvaltningsrammene covers strategic planning, financial management, performance management, risk management, internal controls, procurement, HR and IT governance, as well as the evaluation and transparency practices that bind these areas together. It aims to create consistency and accountability across the public sector while allowing authorities to tailor operations to local needs within established principles.

Core components typically include strategic objectives and policy alignment; budgeting and financial reporting; performance contracts and indicators to measure results; governance structures and decision rights; risk management and internal control environments; procurement and contract management; compliance, ethics and transparency; and independent audits or evaluations to verify performance and legality.

Implementation and oversight are driven by central authorities, notably the Danish Ministry of Finance, which sets binding guidelines and expectations for public authorities. Agencies implement the Forvaltningsrammene through annual plans, financial statements, governance contracts, and performance reporting, with external scrutiny provided by bodies such as the Danish National Audit Office (Rigsrevisionen). The framework supports value-for-money, legality, and public trust by aligning resources with stated objectives and ensuring accountability for results.

In summary, the Forvaltningsrammene serves as the organized backbone of Danish public administration governance, shaping how public entities plan, spend, perform, and report.