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Southeast Sulawesi Government Works with Prosecutors to Secure Regional Assets

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Southeast Sulawesi has signed a legal power of attorney with the provincial prosecutors’ office to help secure, organize and recover regional government assets.
  • Officials are focusing on about 7.2 hectares of land used by a foundation, which prosecutors say lacks a strong legal basis and is partly used for profit-making activities.
  • The governor said the effort addresses around 800 audit findings on poorly managed provincial assets, while authorities initially favor voluntary return or lawful rental arrangements.

Southeast Sulawesi is asking the provincial prosecutors’ office to help bring its underregulated government assets back under control, including about 7.2 hectares of land currently used by another party.

The move was formalized through a legal power of attorney signed by Governor Andi Sumangerukka and Southeast Sulawesi Chief Prosecutor Sugeng Riyanta. Under the agreement, prosecutors will provide legal assistance and support the security, organization and recovery of provincial assets.

Imagine if it were managed under the governor’s authority, how much regional revenue could it contribute to the government, with the money then used for the people.

· Sugeng RiyantaThe chief prosecutor argued that lawful management of the land could increase regional revenue.

Sugeng said the land is factually controlled by a foundation, but an examination found no strong legal basis for its underlying rights. He also said the site is being used for business activities that generate income. In his view, the arrangement should be managed in a way that can benefit regional revenue.

“Imagine if it were managed under the governor’s authority, how much regional revenue could it contribute to the government, with the money then used for the people,” Sugeng said. He added that prosecutors would coordinate with the foundation on how the land should be handled.

Our hope is that it can be returned voluntarily. But if that is not carried out properly, we will be forced to use the ultimate remedy.

· Sugeng RiyantaHe described the prosecutors’ preference for a voluntary settlement before stronger legal action.

The prosecutors’ office said it would first pursue a persuasive approach. The land could be returned voluntarily or brought into compliance with the law, including through a lease if the requirements are met. Sugeng warned that a stronger legal response could follow if the issue is not resolved properly.

Andi said the asset-reorganization program was intended to address about 800 findings by Indonesia’s Audit Board involving provincial assets that had not been properly recorded or managed. He urged government departments to improve their inventories and consult prosecutors before entering agreements on the use of public assets, to prevent future legal problems.

This is to prevent legal problems in the future.

· Andi SumangerukkaThe governor explained why government departments should consult prosecutors before arranging asset-use agreements.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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