Seluma Regency: Budget Efficiency Won't Halt Central Government Programs

The Seluma Regency government in Bengkulu, Indonesia, has asserted that its budget efficiency policies will not impede the local execution of central government programs. Regent Teddy Rahman stated that community services will continue to be the primary focus, even with necessary budget adjustments.

"Budget efficiency does not mean we stop moving. Central government programs must be immediately followed up according to regional capabilities and authority," Rahman said in Tais on Wednesday. He stressed that efficiency should not be an excuse for local governments to slow down program implementation or public services. Rahman highlighted the need to promptly implement President Prabowo Subianto's initiatives in Seluma, viewing it as a commitment to optimize central government support for regional development.

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Budget efficiency does not mean we stop moving. Central government programs must be immediately followed up according to regional capabilities and authority.

The Regent specifically directed all Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) to actively seek out programs available at the ministry level, rather than passively waiting for instructions. "Every OPD must know what programs are available at the ministry. Don't wait, but actively search and conduct audiences. If there are programs that can be brought to Seluma, we immediately seek assistance," he urged.

This proactive approach is seen as a strategy to maximize development funding sources amid budget constraints. Rahman called for greater creativity in finding alternative funding and emphasized that all regional apparatuses must act within their respective duties and authorities to ensure central government programs benefit the wider community.

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Every OPD must know what programs are available at the ministry. Don't wait, but actively search and conduct audiences. If there are programs that can be brought to Seluma, we immediately seek assistance.