Acting Governor Of Kaltara Reminds OPD About Realization Of 2024 APBD Expenditures

TANJUNG SELOR - Temporary Official (Pjs) of the Governor of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) Togap Simangunsong asked all Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD), Bureaus and Bodies covered by the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Kaltara, to spur the realization of regional spending in the 2024 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).

This was said by Togap while chairing an open leadership meeting within the North Kalimantan Provincial Government, Tuesday, October 15.

"What is certain is that I ask all regional apparatuses to run and ensure that work programs must continue to run well for the past 2 months," said Togap.

Based on data from the Regional Finance and Assets Agency (BKAD) of Kaltara, the realization of Regional Original Revenue (PAD) in September 2024 amounted to Rp2,429,164,953,679.82 from the target of Rp3,106,998,079,270.00 or 78.18 percent.

Meanwhile, the realization of Transfer income per December 2024 is IDR 1,758,112,114,425.00, other legitimate PAD income is IDR 1,314,258,012.00.

Then in the Realization of Expenditures with a Budget of IDR 3,502,592,835.90 with a realization of IDR 1,848,197,233.83 or a percentage of 52.77 percent.

"Considering that it has now entered in October, all regional apparatus, both in the bureau, agency and service, so that they can maximize the use of the budget," he said.

He emphasized that the realization of spending on the APBD was one of President Joko Widodo's attentions.

"The realization of proper spending is very important in supporting economic growth and national development, especially in Kaltara," he said.

Togap also asked regional officials to build good communication between agencies, and if there are obstacles to immediately report so that solutions can be made.

"To all regional apparatus heads and ranks to be able to optimize their roles and functions as much as possible for the past 2 months," he said.