The constitutional responsibilities were designed to ensure the orderly operational and management of the nation’s fiscal federalism. However, in carrying out these functions, the Commission is guided by its Vision and Mission statements as spelt out below:

 The Vision of the Commission

‘‘To be a World Class Federal Agency that promotes optimal and sustainable national revenue base and ensure equitable fair and just fiscal structure for transparent collection, remittance and disbursement of revenue to the designated beneficiaries aimed at enhancing  good governance’’.

The Mission of the Commission

‘‘To ensure effective mobilisation of all revenue accruable to the Federation Account, advice on fiscal matters and monitor effectively all remittances for equitable and fair disbursement to the beneficiaries to promote national unity and development through established fiscal structure under relevant extant laws’’.

Motto of the Commission: Equity, Fairness and Justice