StatRes is an abbreviation for state resource use and results. The purpose of StatRes is to show the level of resources that the state uses, what this input provides in terms of activities and services in the various government organisations, and what outcomes can be seen from the input. The aim is to provide the general public and the authorities with more knowledge of state-run activities. There are a lot of data and statistics about the state available; StatRes compiles and presents them in a comprehensive system.

Resource input, activities and services, outcomes and productivity

The term 'resource input' is used in preference to 'resource use'. Resource input is described in terms of how much money is spent and how many man-years are used in the different parts of the state. Statistics and indicators concerning the activities and services carried out are used to show the outcome of this input. The final outcome for individuals or society in general is shown by means of outcome indicators. In some cases it is also possible to consider the activities or services in relation to the input. This illustrates the productivity, or what the individual activity or service costs (unit cost). The different terms used are described in more detail in the document Explanation of terms.

It is this method of linking, gathering and presenting data and statistics on the state that distinguishes StatRes from other official statistics on the state and its activities.

Central government administration

StatRes provides statistics and indicators on central government administration. Central government is made up of ministries, directorates, defence, the judicial system, the police force, the health enterprises, universities and technical colleges etc. Combined with local government and the public enterprises (StatoilHydro, Telenor ASA, Mesta AS, Posten Norge AS etc.), this makes up the public sector. The public enterprises are not part of StatRes. Statistics and indicators on local government are available in KOSTRA. More details on the state, central government and the public sector can be found in the document About the state.

StatRes presents statistics and indicators on central government as a whole and on specific areas or parts of central government. The total figures are broken down by the ministry responsible, and by the object of the resource input. By specific areas or parts is meant, for example, child care or the specialist health service. The categorisation follows established statistical standards.

Data

The source data for StatRes comprises essentially the same data as are used in other statistics about the state or its activities. These data are collected once or several times a year and are to a large extent based on extracts from accounting systems and other administrative systems. For more information on the different data sources, how the data are collected and what legislation applies, please refer to the documentation (About the statistics) for the various statistics.

Publication

As StatRes includes different parts of the state, and is based on data from various statistics, there are multiple publications in the course of a year. Statistics and indicators are published in StatRes when the data processing is complete and the data are ready for publication.

The degree of detail and categories in the publication of statistics and indicators vary depending on the area. For some areas, only total figures are presented; for others, figures are given at several levels, and, in some cases, for the individual institutions themselves. Regional breakdowns are given where it is natural to do so. The publication of statistics and indicators in StatRes is covered by the same guidelines as the publication of other official statistics.

Target group

The target group for StatRes is statistics users with a knowledge of and an interest in state activities, as well as those who for various reasons are interested in or have a requirement for information on how much resources the state uses, what the resource input provides in terms of activities and services in the different state-run organisations, and what outcomes can be seen from the input. Examples of such users include the media, politicians, school pupils, students and other interested parties. One of the goals of StatRes is to provide the authorities with information that complements the information used in the daily administration of the various state activities.