Indonesian Regency confirms 2026 13th salary payment for civil servants from DAU funds

The Sigi Regency government in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has officially confirmed the commencement of payments for the 13th salary for its civil servants (ASN) for the 2026 fiscal year. This disbursement follows the necessary budgetary allocations from the central government.

Regent of Sigi, Moh Rizal Intjenae, stated that the funds for the 13th salary are derived from the General Allocation Fund (DAU), with specific portions earmarked for the education and health sectors. He expressed gratitude for the timely release of these funds, which ensures the payment can proceed.

Intjenae acknowledged that there had been a delay in the payment process. He clarified that this delay was solely due to the pending release of the DAU funds specifically allocated for payroll purposes. "So there are several inputs of DAU from the center that are indeed for payroll," he added.

In addition to the ASN salaries, the Regent also addressed the payment mechanism for village heads. While their monthly salaries are now disbursed monthly, a stricter procedure has been implemented. Village heads must first submit their accountability reports before their salaries are processed. This policy aims to enhance administrative discipline at the village level, preventing a few non-compliant villages from delaying payments for all.