West Java DPRD targets timely completion of 2025 APBD discussion

The West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) has begun deliberations on the draft regional regulation (Ranperda) concerning the accountability of the 2025 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). This process is crucial for reinforcing transparent and accountable regional financial management.

The DPRD's plenary session on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, followed the presentation of factional general views on the draft budget accountability bill on July 2. The current agenda includes listening to the Governor of West Java's responses to the input, criticisms, and recommendations provided by all DPRD factions.

Following the governor's response, the DPRD's Budget Committee will continue the discussions from July 8 to 10, 2026. The results of these deliberations are expected to be reported in a plenary session on July 14. The DPRD is committed to ensuring that every aspect of the APBD implementation is effectively accounted for, transparently, and accountably, fulfilling its legislative, budgeting, and oversight functions.

West Java Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan expressed appreciation for the factions' contributions, noting that their input will help refine the draft regulation and enhance regional financial management. He acknowledged that the decline in regional revenue realization in 2025 was influenced by economic slowdowns, a downturn in the automotive sector, central government policy changes, and the implementation of vehicle tax policies. Setiawan also admitted that the absorption of some regional spending programs, particularly in the road and transportation sectors, remained suboptimal due to project adjustments, procurement processes, contract efficiencies, and quality control efforts.

Setiawan emphasized that the success of the APBD is measured not solely by budget absorption but by the benefits realized by the community, such as reduced poverty and unemployment, decreased stunting rates, and improved Human Development Index (IPM). The provincial government also recognized delays in certain projects.

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For the next stage, the discussion will be carried out by the Budget Committee starting from July 8 to 10, 2026. We hope the entire process can proceed according to schedule so that the results can be delivered in the plenary session on July 14.