Bayerisches Staatsministerium der Finanzen und für Heimat

The Bayerisches Finanzministerium, officially the Bavarian State Ministry of Finance and for Home Affairs, is a central institution of the Bavarian state government. Under the leadership of the Minister of Finance, the ministry shapes the financial and economic policy of the Free State and makes a significant contribution to the development of Bavaria.

Core tasks and services:

• Budget: The ministry is responsible for the state budget, determines income and expenditure, and distributes funds to various areas of responsibility. It ensures sound and sustainable financial planning.
• Taxes: The ministry is responsible for the taxes that citizens and companies pay to the state. It modernizes tax administration and promotes electronic tax returns (ELSTER).
• Public service: As an employer for civil servants and employees in authorities and offices, the ministry takes care of personnel matters, working time models and career development in the public service.
• Assets: The ministry manages state assets, including land, buildings and investments in companies.
• Home Affairs: The ministry is committed to strengthening Bavarian identity, promoting regional culture and creating equal living conditions in urban and rural areas.
• Financial policy: The ministry shapes financial policy, sets laws for the use of funds and ensures a fair distribution of funds between the federal government, states and municipalities.
• Digitalization: The ministry is driving digitalization in the Bavarian administration, promoting broadband expansion and supporting initiatives such as BayernWLAN and BayernLabs.
• Surveying: The surveying administration determines the size of properties and provides geodata and maps.
• Municipal Financial Equalization: The ministry ensures the financial capacity of Bavarian municipalities through municipal financial equalization.

Mission and Values:

The Bayerisches Finanzministerium pursues the goal of shaping Bavaria as an attractive and sustainable place to live and do business. It relies on sound financial policy, efficient administration and the promotion of Bavarian identity. The ministry's core values include: