KPK Appreciates Social Affairs Ministry's Openness in Preventing Corruption for 'Sekolah Rakyat' Program

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has publicly commended the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) for its proactive approach in consulting on procurement processes, particularly for the vital 'Sekolah Rakyat' (People's School) program. KPK Deputy Chairman Ibnu Basuki Widodo highlighted that this openness is instrumental in preventing corruption from the outset, expressing gratitude to Minister Saifullah Yusuf and his team for their transparency. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to ensuring that government programs are implemented without deviation or malpractice.

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Thank you to the Minister, the Deputy Minister, and their staff for being open, so that we can prevent criminal acts of corruption as early as possible.

This engagement between KPK and Kemensos is framed as a crucial part of coordinating corruption prevention efforts for government initiatives. Ibnu Basuki Widodo emphasized that while KPK supports strategic government programs, their execution must be free from corrupt practices. KPK has provided valuable input, identifying potential corruption hotspots within the procurement process for goods and services, enabling early detection and mitigation. The commission also affirmed its continued openness to oversight should any irregularities surface later.

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This visit is in order to prevent criminal acts of corruption so that it is hoped that in the existing programs there will be no embezzlement, deviations, and so on.

Minister Saifullah Yusuf, often referred to as Gus Ipul, echoed these sentiments, stating that the consultation serves to strengthen procurement governance within Kemensos, especially in anticipation of the 2026 fiscal year. He acknowledged that Kemensos' current standing in procurement, ranked 167th out of over 600 institutions by the Government Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP), indicates a need for significant improvement. Gus Ipul stressed Kemensos' dedication to upholding President Prabowo Subianto's strategic programs, ensuring they are not tarnished by corruption. This proactive stance by Kemensos, supported by KPK's guidance, signals a serious effort to enhance accountability and integrity in public service delivery.

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We provide information about various things related to the procurement of goods and services within Kemensos, especially in the implementation of the People's School.