Banten Province Optimizes SAKIP as a Performance Driver for Civil Servants and Public Services

The Banten provincial government in Indonesia is redefining its approach to public administration by transforming the Government Agency Performance Accountability System (SAKIP). This initiative moves SAKIP beyond its traditional administrative role, positioning it as a strategic management tool designed to enhance the performance of civil servants and elevate the quality of public services.

Provincial Secretary Deden Apriandhi emphasized a critical shift in focus, stating, "Going forward, our orientation is no longer on the number of programs and the size of the budget, but on outcomes, benefits, and tangible impacts for the community. Every program must be able to answer development problems." This signals a move towards results-oriented governance, where the success of initiatives is measured by their real-world benefits to citizens.

In 2025, Banten's SAKIP achieved a 'B' rating (Good), while its bureaucratic reform index scored an 'A-' (Very Good). Despite these achievements, officials are not resting on their laurels. The government is instructed to strengthen performance frameworks, clarify indicators, and ensure seamless alignment from planning and execution to budget reporting. This meticulous approach aims to solidify the gains and push for further improvements.

To prepare for official evaluations by the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (Kemenpan RB), the provincial government organized a pre-SAKIP event. Rina Dewiyanti, Assistant Regional Secretary for General Administration, explained that this meeting serves as a tactical step to bolster coordination and guidance for regional agencies. The objective is to refine the quality of performance planning, measurement, and reporting.

Nurhasni, Deputy Secretary for Bureaucratic Reform, Accountability of Apparatus, and Supervision at Kemenpan RB, acknowledged Banten's consistent performance improvement. She noted the positive trend in bureaucratic reform, from a 'BB' rating in 2023 to 'A-' in 2024 and maintained in 2025. Nurhasni expressed hope for continued progress towards an 'AA' rating, stressing that the ultimate aim is to embed performance management as a daily organizational culture, not merely to chase evaluation scores.