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Klaten Regent Explains Reasons for 2026 Budget Changes
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Klaten Regent Explains Reasons for 2026 Budget Changes

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo explained the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD) changes are due to central and provincial government regulations and a deal on the Regional Credit Bank (PD BKK) Klaten.
  • The budget shift involves approximately 11 billion rupiah, moving funds initially allocated for BKK Tulung's capital injection to an unexpected expenditure fund.
  • The regional legislature also approved forming a special committee to address PD BKK Klaten issues and scheduled the election for the deputy regent on August 26, 2026.

Klaten Regent Hamenang Wajar Ismoyo has detailed the reasons behind the proposed changes to the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD). He stated that the adjustments are necessary to align with regulations from the central and provincial governments, and to follow up on a joint agreement concerning the handling of the Regional Credit Bank (PD BKK) Klaten.

The change in the 2026 Regional Budget is a form of adjustment to central and provincial government regulations, as well as a follow-up to the joint agreement regarding the handling of the Regional Credit Bank (PD BKK) Klaten.

— Hamenang Wajar IsmoyoExplaining the primary reasons for the budget changes.

The budget revision includes a significant shift of approximately 11 billion rupiah. These funds were originally earmarked for capital investment in BKK Tulung. However, following directives from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Provincial Government, the budget has been reallocated to the Unexpected Expenditure Budget (BTT). This move is intended to allow flexibility should legal decisions regarding the bank necessitate its use.

In parallel, the Klaten Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) has agreed to establish a special committee dedicated to resolving issues surrounding PD BKK Klaten. This committee aims to find comprehensive solutions for the bank's challenges.

Initially allocated for capital investment in BKK Tulung, but according to the direction of OJK and the Provincial Government, the budget is transferred to Unexpected Expenditures (BTT). The hope is that if there is a legal decision later, either through RUPS or court ruling, the budget can be used according to the applicable legal basis.

— Hamenang Wajar IsmoyoDetailing the reallocation of funds and the rationale behind it.

Furthermore, the DPRD has set August 26, 2026, as the date for the election of the deputy regent. The process will begin with candidates presenting their vision and mission statements, followed by the election itself. Hamenang expressed hope for a smooth process to fill the deputy regent position, thereby optimizing the regional government's service delivery to the community. The candidates for deputy regent are nominated by supporting political parties, and the election results will be submitted for approval up to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Hopefully, this process can run smoothly so that the position of Deputy Regent of Klaten is immediately filled. Thus, the wheels of government in Klaten Regency can run even more optimally in providing services to the community.

— Hamenang Wajar IsmoyoExpressing his hopes for the upcoming deputy regent election.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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