General inventory of public assets nationwide from 0:00 on January 1, 2026

The Ministry of Finance has just issued Decision No. 3531/QD-BTC on the Plan to implement the General Inventory of Public Assets at agencies, organizations, units and infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State at 0:00 on January 1, 2026.

Ministry of Finance headquarters. Photo: baochinhphu.vn

According to the Plan, the purpose of this general inventory is to accurately determine the quantity, structure, current status of use and value of public assets nationwide. This is an urgent requirement after the process of restructuring the apparatus, merging administrative units, and implementing 2-level local government.

At the same time, the inventory results will be the basis for perfecting policies and laws on management and use of public assets; serving the development of strategies and plans for socio -economic development; preparing state financial reports and reporting on the practice of thrift and anti-waste according to the law.

The plan also stipulates that the scope of the inventory includes all public assets at state agencies, public service units, socio -political organizations, armed forces units, etc. and infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State. The inventory will take place nationwide, applicable to agencies, organizations, units, enterprises and other relevant subjects.

The inventory time is closed at 0:00 on January 1, 2026.

The inventory principles are implemented according to the provisions of Decision No. 213/QD-TTg dated March 1, 2024 of the Prime Minister approving the Project on general inventory of public assets at agencies, organizations, units; infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State.

The Ministry of Finance's plan also requires that the inventory be implemented on schedule, ensuring completeness, accuracy, publicity and transparency. The plan clearly defines the time frames.

For the Ministry of Finance, from October to November 2025, issue plans, targets, forms and inventory instructions. From November to December 2025, organize professional training for ministries, branches and localities. By July 2026, complete the synthesis and report on the results of the national inventory.

For ministries managing sectors and fields (construction, industry and environment, industry and trade, finance, science and technology, culture, sports and tourism), coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to guide ministries, central and local agencies to conduct inventory and review information and data on inventory of infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State within the scope of management.

Specifically, the Ministry of Construction provides guidance on transport infrastructure assets; urban clean water supply infrastructure and underground construction infrastructure.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment provides guidance on assets of irrigation infrastructure, fishing ports, and dykes.

Ministry of Industry and Trade guides on infrastructure assets of industrial clusters and markets.

The Ministry of Science and Technology; the Ministry of Finance; the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism provide guidance on infrastructure assets belonging to grassroots cultural and sports institutions, technology parks, economic zones, etc.

The Ministry of Finance noted that ministries, central and local agencies must establish an inventory steering committee and issue an implementation plan before November 15, 2025.

November to December 2025: organize guidance and training on inventory operations.

From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026: conduct on-site inventory.

Before May 31, 2026, summarize and send inventory results to the Ministry of Finance.

From October 2025 until the end of the supervision, inspection and handling of problems arising during the implementation process.

In addition, the Ministry of Finance also clearly defines the responsibilities of the subjects performing the inventory.

Accordingly, before November 30, 2025, establish an internal inventory team. Before December 31, 2025, prepare documents, data, and accounting systems. From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, conduct an inventory. Before March 31, 2026, submit an inventory report to superiors.

The Ministry of Finance requests ministries, branches and localities to proactively and seriously implement the Plan, combining various forms of implementation suitable to the characteristics of each unit, ensuring correct procedures, progress and compliance with the law. Any difficulties and problems arising during the implementation process must be promptly reported to the Ministry of Finance for handling instructions or recommendations to competent authorities for consideration.

Organizing a general inventory of public assets nationwide is not only a regular management activity but also an important step in the roadmap for standardizing public asset data, serving the construction of a modern, public and transparent public finance system.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the 2026 inventory results will be an important basis for the State to make investment decisions, allocate the budget, exploit and handle public assets effectively, contributing to promoting economic growth and ensuring sustainable development in the coming period.

PV

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/tong-kiem-ke-tai-san-cong-tren-pham-vi-ca-nuoc-tu-0-gio-ngay-1-1-2026-523888.html