KPK Investigates Allocation of Papua Regional Budget: It Must Be Protected So That It is Real and Can Be Accountable

JAKARTA - The Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Setyo Budiyanto highlighted the utilization of the allocation of Special Autonomy (Otsus) funds for Papua. Maximum supervision must be carried out so that the community can enjoy the results.

This was conveyed by Setyo at the Corruption Eradication Coordination Meeting held at the Papua High Court Hall, Thursday, July 16. The activity was attended by the Head of the Papua High Court, the Papua Police Chief, the Papua High Court, the Financial Supervisory Board (BPK), the Financial and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP) and other stakeholders.

"We must work together to ensure that the management of otsus funds really benefits the community. Supervision from all elements is very necessary so that the allocated budget is able to produce tangible and accountable development," said Setyo as quoted from the agency's official statement, Saturday, July 18.

Setyo said Papua had characteristics of government governance that were different from other regions. The high need for development and public services must be balanced with the strengthening of the supervision system, especially because some local governments still face fiscal capacity constraints.

Because of this condition, the KPK cannot alone supervise the use of the otsus funds.

"Good coordination with the police, prosecutor's office, BPK, BPKP, inspectorate, court, and all stakeholders is very important so that there is no discrepancy in handling cases and supervision," said the former KPK Investigation Director.

In addition, Setyo emphasized that the success of eradicating corruption is not only measured in terms of enforcement. The ability of all institutions to build government governance that is integrated through better public services is said to be decisive.

"The Corruption Perception Index is not just a number, but reflects how integrity plays a role in development. Therefore, all institutions have a responsibility to continue to improve the quality of public services and strengthen government governance," he said.

He ensured that his agency would continue to optimize the coordination and supervision functions with law enforcement officials in the region as a strategy to expand the effectiveness of eradicating corruption.

"We want to build a more effective and efficient work pattern through coordination and supervision," explained Setyo.

"With the involvement of law enforcement officers in the region, case handling and supervision can be carried out more optimally," he concluded.