Transparency (Open Budget Index) 84/100
The Government of Norway provides the public with extensive budget information.
Public Participation 75/100
The Government of Norway provides the public with adequate opportunities to engage in the budget process.
Budget Oversight
By legislature 94/100
Budget oversight by the legislature in Norway is adequate.
By auditor 92/100
Budget oversight by the supreme audit institution in Norway is adequate.
Recommendations
Improving Transparency
Norway should prioritize the following actions to improve budget transparency:
- Publish in a timely manner a Pre-Budget Statement.
- Increase the comprehensiveness of the Year-End Report by presenting information on planned versus actual performance and more information on issues beyond the core budget.
Improving Participation
Norway should prioritize the following actions to improve budget participation:
- Provide detailed feedback on how public perspectives have been captured and taken into account.
- Provide detailed feedback on how public assistance and participation has been used by the supreme audit institution.