Financial Management Authority
Orri
Orri is the Icelandic Government's finance and human resources system. It supports ministries and government institutions in accounting, payroll, and human resources management and is one of the government's key information systems.
Orri helps ensure consistent and reliable data across government institutions. This reduces duplicate data entry and improves the efficiency of information processing and sharing.
The system is built on Oracle E-Business Suite and consists of integrated modules that support core finance, payroll, and HR processes.
The Financial Management Authority operates Orri and provides services to the institutions that use it. Its operation is based, among other things, on the Public Finance Act No. 123/2015, which emphasises reliable, transparent, and timely financial information for central government.
Further information is available in the Public Finance Act No. 123/2015.
The financial component of Orri manages the accounting and finances of the government.
It provides an overview of revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and supports financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements.
The system ensures that consistent data is used across institutions and that all financial information is traceable and reliable. This strengthens financial management and oversight.
Main modules
The financial system consists of interconnected components:
General Ledger
Records all accounting entries and consolidates data from other modules. It forms the basis for financial reporting and closing.
Accounts Payable
Processes supplier invoices and supports electronic approval workflows and payments.
Accounts Receivable
Manages receivables and revenues, including invoicing and collections.
Cash Management
Provides an overview of bank accounts and cash flow and supports reconciliation and payment flows.
Fixed Assets
Manages government fixed assets, calculates depreciation, and supports financial reporting.
The HR and payroll system in Orri manages information about government employees and supports payroll processing. It stores all key data required to calculate and pay salaries, such as employment ratios, salary terms, employment details, and other relevant factors.
Salaries for employees of institutions within the A‑section of the State Budget are processed in Orri.
The system is also used by some institutions in the B‑ and C‑ sections.
Project Accounting manages project-related costs and revenues and provides a clear overview of project status. The system collects data from payroll, procurement, and accounting and links it to projects.
It is based on Project Accounting in Oracle E‑Business Suite.
The procurement system in Orri manages the full procure-to-pay process, from requisition to payment. It supports the creation of requests and purchase orders, receipt of goods and services, and invoice approval.
It is based on the Procurement module in Oracle E‑Business Suite.
Access Management in Orri
Access management in Orri ensures that only authorized employees can access the system and the information they need to perform their duties.
Each user is assigned a personal account based on their role and responsibilities. Access rights are defined through areas of responsibility, which determine which parts of the system a user can access and what information they can view.
Orri supports segregation of duties. For example, a user who records an invoice cannot also approve or pay it. This helps reduce the risk of errors and improper actions.
Access is granted through formal procedures and reviewed regularly. When an employee's role changes or employment ends, access rights are updated or removed accordingly.
The purpose of access management is to ensure that the right people have the right permissions at the right time and that information is handled securely and in compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
Applying for Access
Only authorized administrators may request access to Orri.
A director or HR manager may request access to human resource systems.
A director, finance manager, or operations manager may request access to financial systems.
Access requests are processed according to established procedures, and permissions are granted based on the employee's role and responsibilities.
This approach helps ensure that access rights are assigned appropriately and remain aligned with organizational responsibilities and business needs.
Access management
Access to Orri is personal and based on the user’s role and responsibilities. Users must not share their access credentials with others.
Access is granted through responsibility areas that define:
which parts of the system a user can access
which information a user can view
which actions a user can perform
Each user is granted access only to the information and functions required to perform their duties.
Segregation of duties
Orri supports segregation of duties to enhance security and reduce the risk of errors and misconduct.
For example, a user who records an invoice cannot approve or pay it.
Request access
Access is granted through formal processes and permissions are reviewed regularly.
Only authorized approvers may request access.
Human resources systems
Director
Human Resources Manager
Financial systems
Director
Finance Manager
Operations Manager
Review of access rights
Institutions are responsible for reviewing employee access rights regularly and removing access that is no longer required.
The objective is to ensure that each employee has only the permissions necessary to perform their work.
Sign in
You can sign in to Orri using:
Electronic ID on a mobile device
Auðkenni app
If the authentication request does not appear
If the authentication request does not appear on your mobile device:
Restart your phone
Try signing in again
In most cases, this resolves the issue.
Reset your password
Fjársýslan recommends using Electronic ID to sign in to Orri. It is the simplest and most secure authentication method.To reset your password:
Open the Orri sign-in page.
Select Forgot username or password
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you do not receive the email
If you do not receive the email containing your new password:
check your junk or spam folder
verify that your email address is registered in Orri
If your email address is missing, contact Fjársýslan to have it updated.
Support
Most institutions
Email: hjalp@fjarsyslan.is
Landspítali University Hospital
Phone: 543-1550
Internal extension: 1550
Email: 1550@lsh.is
University of Iceland
Email: mannaudskerfi@hi.is
Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration
Phone: 522-1200
Email: hjalp@vegagerdin.is
Akureyri Hospital
Email: support@sak.is
What is a vacation delegation rule?
A vacation delegation rule temporarily transfers tasks to a delegate when an employee is absent, for example during annual leave.Employees are responsible for setting up the rule before their absence begins.
Before you begin
Decide:
who will act as your delegate
when the rule should take effect
when the rule should end, if applicable
It is recommended that the rule takes effect a few days before your absence begins.
Open vacation delegation rules
You can access vacation delegation rules in two ways.
Option 1
Open Task List
Select Worklist Overview
Select Vacation Delegation Rules
Option 2
Open the Main Menu
Search for Vacation Delegation Rules
Select Vacation Delegation Rules
Create a vacation delegation rule
Select Create Rule
In the Product Type field, select All
Select Next
Enter dates
Enter:
the start date and time
the end date and time, if applicable
Enter a message
You can enter a message for your delegate, for example:
[Name] will be on annual leave next week. Please process any invoices received during this period.
Select a delegate
Select Reassign
Select All Employees and Users
Open the search function
Search for a delegate
Select the appropriate employee
Make sure to select an employee within the same institution.
Save the rule
Select Forward Response
Select Use or Apply
The rule will become active on the dates specified.
Edit or delete a rule
Edit a rule
Open the list of vacation delegation rules.
Select Update
Make the necessary changes and save.
Delete a rule
Open the list of vacation delegation rules.
Select Delete
Confirm the deletion.
Things to keep in mind
When a delegate completes a task on your behalf, the action history shows who performed the action.
Active delegation rules can be viewed and managed under
Employee Self-Service > Notifications
It is best to set up the rule before your absence begins to ensure tasks are routed to the correct person.