Tarakan Implements Electronic Procurement Of Goods And Services

TARAKAN - Acting Mayor of Tarakan, Bustan, said that this year his party implemented electronic procurement of goods and services.

It aims to accelerate the activity process by switching from manual to electronic methods.

"Electronic implementation is in accordance with Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 concerning the Procurement of Government Goods/services and started at the Tarakan City Library and Archives Service, this week. One of the goals is to accelerate the procurement process of goods and services by switching from manual to electronic methods," said Acting Mayor of Tarakan. Bustan quoted from ANTARA, Friday, May 10.

According to him, this electronic procurement is based on the provisions contained in Article 69 paragraph (1) of Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 concerning the Procurement of Government Goods/services, which emphasizes the importance of using an electronic information system.

This is also in line with Presidential Instruction Number 2 of 2022 which encourages the acceleration of the use of domestic products and products of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

"The shift to electronic procurement is not only about efficiency, but also about supporting the local economy," said Bustan.

By using an electronic system, the process of contracting goods and services can be carried out more efficiently, as well as making it easier to monitor implementation and tender.

Bustan emphasized the importance of carrying out the procurement process in accordance with applicable regulations to avoid future violations.

He also emphasized that the chief assistant has the responsibility to follow up on packages that need to be transferred from manual to electronic within six months.

"We are also aware of the importance of accountability in public financial management, therefore we welcome it if there are findings from the BPK related to the procurement of goods and services," said Bustan.

Thus, the steps towards electronic procurement are expected not only to provide efficiency in the process but also to increase transparency and accountability in the management of public resources in Tarakan City.