The Accountant General Department in the Ministry of Finance is a key gatekeeper for the state; it is responsible for its assets and it manages the government's funds. The department is responsible for, among others, the execution of the state budget, the management and execution of all government financial operations, the day-to-day management of state assets, including government housing and the government vehicle fleet, financing of the deficit and management of government debt, and carrying out central government procurement. The Accountant General signs contracts and engagements on behalf of the government, and any financial expenditure of a government ministry requires his approval or the approval of someone on his behalf. The department supervises and controls the application of the rules of good administration in the actions of the government, in particular with regard to funds.
