The current Statement of Strategy for the Department of Finance is for the period 2015-2017. The Strategy sets out the Department's mission and goals over the period with an emphasis on strategies to develop and encourage growth across the economy. The Department's mission is to manage Government finances and play an integral role in the achievement of the government's economic and social goals having regard to the Programme for Government. This mission involves promoting policies which can deliver sustainable economic growth, international competitiveness, internal efficiency, and increased employment. It includes advising the government on, and managing, the overall process of resource generation to secure sustainable economic and social benefits.