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JAKARTA, BPK Public Relations - The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) submitted two Audit Reports to the Ministry of Manpower on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. The reports were handed by Board Member III of BPK, Akhsanul Khaq, to the Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, in Jakarta.

The two reports submitted are Performance Audit Report on the Effectiveness of Labor Supervision in Labor-Intensive Industries for fiscal year 2022 to the First Semester of 2024 (Performance Audit), and Compliance Audit Report on the Management of Goods Expenditures for Vocational Training Center for fiscal year 2023 to the First Semester of 2024 (Compliance Audit).

In his remarks, Board Member III of BPK highlighted several critical areas identified in the Performance Audit Report. These include the absence of updated labor supervision guidelines in accordance with current regulations, the lack of a risk-based labor supervision planning framework, and inadequate monitoring and evaluation reporting. Furthermore, the absence of standardized procedures for following up on supervisory findings was also noted as a major concern. "These concerns may hinder the achievement of labor supervision objectives,” emphasized Akhsanul Khaq.

Prior to the submission of the audit reports, BPK requested the Ministry of Manpower’s responses to concepts of audit findings and recommendations, including the proposed action plans to be undertaken by the Ministry of Manpower.

"This was intended to ensure the commitment of related high-officials of the Ministry of Manpower to implement BPK’s audit recommendations follow ups in timely manner and comply with laws and regulations," explained Board Member III of BPK.

BPK hoped that the Minister of Manpower and their staff would immediately follow up on the recommendations in the audit reports. "BPK also strongly encourages Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Manpower to play an active role in coordinating the implementation of these follow-ups in accordance with its authority," added Akhsanul Khaq.

BPK audit reports are expected to drive improvements in performance, financial management, and accountability in the Ministry of Manpower.

This meeting was attended by Director General of Audit III, Dede Sukarjo, and high-officials of the Ministry of Manpower and Directorate General of Audit III.