The Agency for Financial Management, known as DFØ, is a government agency with a primary focus on governance, organization and leadership within the Norwegian state. The office in Trondheim is part of a larger directorate that aims to contribute to the efficient use of resources in the public sector. DFØ has a central role in developing and implementing guidelines and tools for financial management.
In addition to its management tasks, DFØ provides payroll and accounting services to approximately 90 percent of the central government. This includes responsibility for the central government accounts and the administration of the central government's group account system. Through these services, DFØ supports the efficient and transparent management of public funds.