Indonesia audits nutrition program amid chief's dismissal over alleged graft

Indonesia's Presidential Palace has confirmed an internal audit into allegations of a "buying and selling" practice within the Nutrition for Free Meals (MBG) program. This development comes amid the recent dismissal of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) chief, Dadan Hindayana.

Meneses of State Prasetyo Hadi stated that the audit is part of the government's ongoing monitoring and evaluation process. He indicated that issues such as violations of standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance, and maintaining food quality were among the considerations for President Prabowo's decision to replace Hindayana. "All are in the process of internal audit. that is part of, once again we convey, part of the continuous monitoring and evaluation that we carry out," Pras said.

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All are in the process of internal audit. that is part of, once again we convey, part of the continuous monitoring and evaluation that we carry out.

Despite the leadership changes, the government has assured that the MBG program will proceed without interruption. Pras emphasized that services to all beneficiaries must not be disrupted and urged all BGN staff to continue their duties. The leadership reshuffle also saw the removal of BGN deputy chiefs Lodewyk Pusung and Sonny Sonjaya, with Agustina Arumsari and Mayjen TNI Trenggono appointed as new deputies.

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There are matters related to discipline in carrying out SOPs, matters related to discipline in carrying out governance, including discipline in maintaining the quality of food that should have been set by the National Nutrition Agency. Several of these matters form the basis of the consideration.