Central Java BPS Denies Wage Delays for Economic Census Workers

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in Central Java has addressed concerns regarding alleged payment delays for enumerators involved in the 2026 Economic Census. Ali Said, the head of BPS Central Java, firmly denied any wage backlogs for the field data collectors, assuring that payments would be made in accordance with established regulations.

Said clarified that the first installment of payments for the census enumerators is currently in process. He emphasized that these payments cannot be instantaneous, as they require thorough administrative procedures and supporting documentation. This meticulous approach is necessary because the disbursements involve state funds, necessitating a high degree of accountability.

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I need to clarify that the first installment payment for Economic Census officers is not stalled. This honorarium payment cannot be done instantly.

According to Said, the process of completing administrative tasks and processing payments takes more than a single day. He explained that BPS offices at the sub-district level are responsible for compiling data on the progress of fieldwork completed by each enumerator. To qualify for the first payment, enumerators must have completed at least 40 percent of their assigned workload, and the data collected must accurately reflect the conditions on the ground.

As of July 15, 2026, BPS sub-district offices in Central Java have begun compiling the necessary administrative evidence to facilitate the disbursement of wages to the enumerator partners. The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely and accurate payments while upholding financial accountability.

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Once again, we emphasize that there have been no incidents of stalled honorarium payments.