KPK Sentil Regional Heads Who Consider APIP Not Important

KPK interim Chairman Nawawi Pomolango/DOK KPK

JAKARTA - Meanwhile, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Nawawi Pomolango said that the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) must optimally carry out their duties. They are even required to increase their capacity and strength.

This was conveyed by Nawawi while speaking at the National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) for Strengthening Commitment to Supervision of Regional Government Implementation in 2024 at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Monday, July 8.

"The government has encouraged the evolution and strengthening of APIP's role so that it can early detect and prevent fraud, corruption, and government maladministration in the regions," said Nawawi.

APIP is asked to be even more proactive in suggesting and providing preventive steps when investigating allegations of misappropriation. Nawawi said that their current position is not only supervisory but is a quality guarantor.

The regional head was also reminded that the KPK did not underestimate APIP's eyes. This is because they often listen to various problems that are then conveyed to the Inspectorate and local government but are not resolved.

"This problem is increasingly complex because the role of APIP is often considered less important by regional heads," said Nawawi.

"Therefore, the KPK appeals to all levels of local government to always be consistent in carrying out commitments to prevent corruption, including strengthening APIP," he continued.

Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, who is also present on the agenda, said that he had issued a Joint Circular (SE) on Strengthening Regional APIP. "After this National Coordination Meeting, we hope that the cooperation between the KPK, BPKP, and the Ministry of Home Affairs will oversee the supervisory agenda from upstream, starting from the preparation of the budget posture in the APBD," said the former National Police Chief.

"From upstream, there is a lot of potential for irregularities to be suppressed," he concluded.