Local authorities
Local authorities, municipal and county councils are responsible for many important services, from putting out fires to keeping the streets clean and running childcare, schools and health services. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for allocating general grants to local authorities.
Public administration
The objectives of public administration build on three fundamental values: democracy, efficiency and the rule of law. The focus rests on openness and transparency, service and quality, competence and ethics.
County administrative boards
A County administrative board is a government agency that represents the Riksdag and Government in the county and serves the best interests of residents. It is the job of the county administrative board to see that the decisions taken by the Government and the Riksdag have the best possible effects in that county.
The Swedish model of government administration
Sweden has three levels of government: national, regional and local. In addition, there is the European level which has acquired increasing importance following Sweden's entry into the EU.
