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Commission I Appreciates West Java's Fiscal Management Achievements, Reminds Impact Must Be Felt by the People

From Republika · (7m ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • West Java's Regional Financial Management Index (IPKD) has reached 87.39, indicating improved fiscal management by the provincial government.
  • A regional DPRD member urged that these financial improvements must translate into tangible benefits for the public, such as better public services and poverty reduction.
  • Emphasis was placed on timely and targeted regional spending to stimulate the economy, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

West Java's financial governance is receiving commendation, with the Regional Financial Management Index (IPKD) soaring to an impressive 87.39. This significant achievement reflects a more robust and well-directed fiscal management by the provincial administration, a development that has been duly noted and appreciated by members of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD).

Ini tentu capaian yang patut diapresiasi. Artinya, pengelolaan keuangan daerah sudah berada di jalur yang tepat

— Sidkon DjampiAppreciating the improved Regional Financial Management Index (IPKD) of West Java.

Sidkon Djampi, a member of Commission I of the West Java DPRD, lauded the progress, stating that the improved IPKD score signifies that the region's finances are on the right track. However, he cautioned against resting on administrative laurels. Djampi stressed the critical importance of ensuring that these fiscal gains translate into concrete improvements in the lives of West Java's residents. This includes enhancing public services, reducing poverty rates, and generally improving the community's welfare.

Yang paling penting, bagaimana angka ini benar-benar dirasakan masyarakat. Harus terlihat dalam bentuk pelayanan publik yang lebih baik, penurunan kemiskinan, dan peningkatan kesejahteraan

— Sidkon DjampiEmphasizing that financial improvements must benefit the public through better services and welfare.

Djampi further highlighted the significance of the six key principles outlined by the Regional Secretary, Herman Suryatman, as essential foundations that must be consistently upheld by all regional perangkat daerah (work units). A particular focus was placed on accelerating regional spending, a crucial measure to invigorate economic growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that form the backbone of the local economy. "Government spending must be timely and targeted. This is important for driving the regional economy," he asserted.

Belanja pemerintah harus tepat waktu dan tepat sasaran. Ini penting untuk menggerakkan ekonomi daerah

— Sidkon DjampiStressing the need for timely and targeted government spending to boost the regional economy.

Moreover, the call for enhanced transparency and accountability in financial management was reiterated. Djampi emphasized that public trust is a paramount asset for any government. By strengthening transparency, the administration aims to bolster this trust, ensuring that the public remains confident in the government's stewardship of regional finances. The ultimate goal is to ensure that improved financial management directly benefits the people of West Java.

Kepercayaan publik adalah modal utama. Karena itu transparansi harus terus diperkuat

— Sidkon DjampiHighlighting the importance of public trust and transparency in government.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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