Jokowi Appreciates PSI Oversaw APBD: Small Things Are Taken Care Of, Because If The APBD Targets Are Wrong, They Won't Become Goods

President Jokowi at the Anniversary of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) / PHOTO ANTARA

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in overseeing the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).

This was conveyed by the President in his direction at the peak of the 7th Anniversary of the Indonesian Solidarity Party in Jakarta.

"I really appreciate what PSI is doing in overseeing the APBD budget. Don't ignore it. The small ones are taken care of. One million, two million, five million, 10 million, take care of it. Moreover, those that have entered billions, take care of it. Because that's the wrong target, The APBN, APBD, will not become goods," said the President, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, December 22.

Jokowi said that based on his experience as mayor, governor, and currently the President, the budget and APBN funds that were retailed would not be anything.

"The money from the APBN and APBD that is retail will not become goods. I already believe it," said the President.

The President asked all regional leaders to dare to focus on budgeting, even though they had to insist on it with the DPRD.

"In order to focus the budget, what do you want, in a year or two, you want to complete the market, that's all, just concentrate on that. Don't give all services, finally a year runs out. You see, what has been built? It's not clear because it was retailed, "said the President.

The President revealed that such mistakes have occurred for years because of the lack of focus on the use of the budget.

According to Jokowi, if the budget can be used in a focused manner, at least 60-70% of the results will be clear and useful.

"For example, this year the entire market must be built clean and tidy. Next year, all schools should be built, next year it will be for traveling in the village. Controlling it is easier, checking is easier. Why is it being retailed for thousands of budget points, up to 40- 50 thousand budget items? To control it is difficult, that's the only answer, actually," said the President.

Jokowi also hopes that regional leaders can focus on using the budget for one, two, up to three main programs.