About NOMOP

Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Public Spending

The Norwegian Museum of Public Spending (NOMOP) is an online exhibition dedicated to documenting expensive and notable projects by the Norwegian government. Our mission is to provide transparency and accountability by showcasing projects that have experienced significant cost overruns, delays, or substantial public spending.

Our Mission

Government spending affects all citizens, and it's important to understand how taxpayer money is being used. This museum serves as a comprehensive archive of projects that have raised concerns among citizens, auditors, and media outlets.

Data Sources

All information presented in this museum is compiled from public sources including:

  • ✓Official government reports and budgets
  • ✓Audit reports from Riksrevisjonen (The Office of the Auditor General)
  • ✓Media investigations and reporting
  • ✓Public records and parliamentary documents

Why This Matters

The Importance of Responsible Public Spending

Every krone spent by the government comes from taxpayers. Responsible use of public funds is not just about avoiding waste—it's about ensuring that limited resources are allocated efficiently to projects that truly benefit society. When projects exceed budgets by billions or are delayed by years, it affects funding for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other vital services. By documenting these cases, we aim to foster a culture of fiscal responsibility and careful planning in public sector projects.

Fighting Corruption and Mismanagement

Transparency is one of the most powerful tools against corruption and poor governance. When public spending is visible and scrutinized, it becomes harder to waste resources or make decisions that serve special interests rather than the public good. This museum highlights cases where projects have gone significantly over budget or experienced major delays, encouraging accountability at all levels of government. While not all cost overruns indicate corruption, systematic documentation helps identify patterns and areas where governance can be improved.

Promoting Informed Decision-Making

Many costly mistakes stem from insufficient planning, unrealistic estimates, or failure to learn from past experiences. By creating a public archive of projects with significant challenges, we provide a resource for policymakers, project managers, and citizens to learn from history. Understanding what went wrong in previous projects can help prevent similar mistakes in the future. An informed public is better equipped to hold their representatives accountable and demand better planning and execution of public projects.

Contributing

Quality and accuracy are our top priorities. If you know of a project that should be included in the museum or have additional information about existing projects, please contact us through our contact form. We carefully review all submissions and may invite you to become a contributor if you demonstrate commitment to accuracy and thorough documentation. All contributions must be properly sourced from reliable public sources.

Interested in contributing? Contact us to learn more.

Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, this museum presents information for educational and transparency purposes. Projects featured here represent documented cases of cost overruns or delays, but we acknowledge that large government projects are complex and sometimes unforeseen challenges arise. The inclusion of a project does not necessarily mean it was poorly managed or without value. We welcome corrections and additional context.