BPK Starts Audits on Ministries/Institutions and Regional Governments Under Directorate General of Audit V
Jakarta, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) held an Entry Meeting for audits on Financial Statements Audit of Ministries/Institutions and regional governments for fiscal year 2023 at the BPK head office on today (23/1).
BPK will conduct audits on entities under the Directorate General of Audit V, which include Ministry of Home Affairs and National Border Management Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BNPP), Ministry of Religious Affairs, Hajj Financial Management (BPKH), Batam Free Trade Zone and Free Port Management Agency (BP Batam), Sabang Free Trade Zone and Free Port Management Agency (BPKS), as well as 16 Provincial/Regency/City Governments throughout Java and Sumatra.
The entry meeting serves as an initial communication between BPK as the auditor and the audited ministries and institutions. It aims to establish a common understanding of the audit process and its implementation.
BPK is mandated to conduct audit on Financial Statements of Ministries/Institutions (LKKL) and Financial Statements of Regional Government (LKPD) in accordance with Law No.17 of 2003.
"The public has high expectations that the audits will improve transparency, accountability, and the quality of state and regional financial management. We have confidence that all ministers, institutional heads, and regional heads are strongly committed to continuously improving the quality of state and regional financial accountability under their management," explained Board Member V of BPK, Ahmadi Noor Supit, in his speech at the entry meeting.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs, governors, and Speaker of Regional House of Representatives for Java and Sumatra regions. Ahmadi Noor Supit also expressed his appreciation to the Ministers, Institutional Leaders, and Regional Heads, as well as their staff for following-up on the audit recommendations.
During the meeting, Ahmadi Noor Supit highlighted several areas that require attention during the financial audits. These issues include cash management, inventory, fixed assets, and other assets, the implementation of the Regional Government Information System (SIPD), adherence to Presidential Decree Number 33 of 2020 as amended by Presidential Decree Number 53 of 2023 regarding Regional Unit Price Standards, improvements in Regional Treasury Management, and the recognition of debts and receivables from Profit Sharing Funds.
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