The National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCGR) is a Saudi government entity established in 2021 to digitally enable the Kingdom’s government resources. It focuses on enhancing the beneficiary experience, ensuring data reliability, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and promoting competitiveness. The center also works to unify procedures, integrate systems, and improve performance indicators across government entities, the private sector, and individuals.
NCGR operates as an independent legal entity with both financial and administrative autonomy and is organizationally affiliated with the Minister of Finance.
Establishment of the NCGR
The center was officially established by Council of Ministers Resolution No. (373) dated February 15, 2021. The resolution approved the transformation of the Systems Agency at the Ministry of Finance into an independent entity under the name National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCGR).
As the main custodian of electronic resource systems, the NCGR is tasked with managing Saudi Arabia’s financial and administrative systems, providing digital services that enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability across government functions.
Government Resource Systems
NCGR oversees a wide range of financial and administrative electronic systems that serve government entities, individuals, and the private sector. These include:
- Unified System for Government Resources
- Finance and accounting systems
- General budget systems
- Government payments and procurement platforms
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain and asset management
- Billing and revenue collection systems
- Human resource systems covering personnel affairs, payroll, self-services (leave requests, training, travel, and work assignments)
Together, these platforms unify operations and ensure integration, creating a more efficient and reliable government resource management ecosystem.
Strategic Pillars of the NCGR
The strategic mission of the NCGR is to innovate, develop, and manage financial, HR, and procurement systems with flexibility and reliability, while adhering to global best practices. Its main pillars include:
- Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in government resource management.
- Maximizing value from resources by streamlining operations.
- Leveraging data for decision-making through high-quality analytics and reporting.
- Establishing robust risk management frameworks for sustainability and trust.
Objectives of the NCGR
The objectives of the National Center for Government Resource Systems are:
- Providing standardized and unified electronic systems to improve decision-making.
- Assisting government entities in planning and managing financial and HR resources effectively.
- Achieving spending efficiency by minimizing redundant system development across entities.
- Contributing to unified regulations, standards, and procedures for government resource systems.
- Promoting transparency and data integrity to improve auditing and oversight processes.
Responsibilities of the NCGR
NCGR’s responsibilities include:
- Enhancing service quality for beneficiaries.
- Supporting SMEs and local content in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
- Driving competitiveness and providing new opportunities.
- Measuring performance indicators to track efficiency.
- Fostering innovation by adopting latest technologies in government operations.
- Unifying procedures and system integration among beneficiaries to ensure smooth operations across the public sector.
Conclusion
The National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCGR) plays a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation strategy by providing unified platforms for financial, HR, and procurement systems. With its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation, NCGR enhances government operations, supports local enterprises, and strengthens the Kingdom’s competitiveness on a global scale.
