Contribute to healthy finances and a thriving economy
Government funds need to be used in a forward-looking and comprehensible manner. Through your work in various units, you ensure that the Confederation is able to fulfil its payment obligations and that its finances are in order. Companies need to be in good shape too: at the Federal Administration, you can help to promote fair competition and socially acceptable conditions.
Where you can get involved
The FTA generates the bulk of federal receipts and thus creates the conditions for the federal government to perform the tasks assigned to it. It collects VAT, direct federal tax, withholding tax, stamp duty and military service exemption tax. In addition, it provides international administrative assistance in tax matters.
SECO creates framework conditions for sustainable economic growth, high employment and fair working conditions. Its activities range from labour market policy and the protection of employees to the removal of trade barriers, access to foreign markets and economic development cooperation.
The CCO is the Confederation's central executive body for the first pillar of social insurance, which covers old-age and survivors' insurance, disability insurance and compensation for loss of earnings. It processes pension applications, handles the payment of benefits, keeps the accounts and central registers, and monitors the movement of funds to and from the compensation funds. The CCO is attached to the Federal Finance Administration (FFA).
The FONES is the official platform for security of supply issues. It works closely with the private sector, partner offices and the cantons to ensure that severe short-term shortages in the supply of critical goods and services do not have a major impact on the Swiss population and economy.
The FFA is the custodian of the federal coffers and ensures the Confederation's ability to fulfil its payment obligations. It prepares the federal budget, financial plan and financial statements. A sound fiscal policy is based on the debt brake, a critical analysis of the departments' finances and consideration of the economic situation.
The FOH promotes a housing market that enables sustainable investment and makes sure that there is sufficient housing in all price categories. In order to reconcile the interests of landlords and tenants, the FOH strives to ensure that tenancy law is fair. It also provides targeted financial assistance to support the construction of public housing.
The FSVO is responsible for food safety, nutrition, animal welfare and animal protection, and supports the cantons with enforcement. It is responsible for protecting the Swiss population from deception and health hazards relating to foodstuffs and consumer goods. The Institute of Virology and Immunology (IVI) is attached to the FSVO.
The State Secretariat supports the head of the FDFA in developing and planning foreign policy. It is responsible for Switzerland's relations with other states and international organisations, and is committed to peace, security and human rights. The FDFA Protocol and the Crisis Management Centre (KMZ) come under the State Secretariat.
SIF implements the federal government's financial market policy and represents Switzerland's interests in financial, monetary and tax matters vis-à-vis partner countries and in international bodies. It is committed to good framework conditions to ensure that Switzerland has a secure, competitive and globally recognised financial centre and business location.
Customs and border security specialists ensure the smooth cross-border movement of goods and people. The FOCBS also collects VAT, mineral oil tax and tobacco duty, and carries out security police and migration tasks.
The COMCO and its Secretariat protect and promote competition via the Cartel Act and the Internal Market Act. They combat harmful agreements, protect against abuses by dominant companies, monitor mergers and prevent state-imposed restraints on competition and intercantonal trade.
The FOT manages the gradual expansion and financing of the railway infrastructure. It executes the mandates issued by the Federal Council and Parliament, monitors compliance with costs and deadlines, and ensures that public transport is safe.