Head Of LKPP Hendrar Prihadi Gets Advice From KPK Leaders Regarding Procurement Of Goods And Services

Head Of Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP) Hendrar Prihadi/PHOTO: Wardhany Tsa Tsia-VOI

JAKARTA - Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP) Hendrar Prihadi (Hendi) visited the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. Hendi admitted that he received notes related to the e-catalog system from one of the leaders of the anti-corruption commission, namely KPK Chairman Setyo Budiyanto.

"Pak Setyo Budi and other KPK leaders responded well, as well as provided notes related to several regulations that we must develop so that the process of procuring goods and services is fast, precise, procedural, pro domestic products, pro-MSMEs, plus one produces efficiency for the state," Hendrar told reporters after the meeting, Monday, January 20.

Hendi also conveyed to the KPK leadership about the latest e-catalog or version 6. He claims this system has even detected fraudulent practices through the e-audit feature.

"Where there are four transactions that usually have potential for corruption to be detected," he said.

"However, the problem is that the inspectors must involve in each ministry/institution, local government," continued Hendi.

It didn't stop there, this meeting was also called Hendi to discuss other things. Including strengthening the inspectorate to prevent corrupt practices.

"Earlier, we discussed how the inspectorate could be more active in being able to take precautions at the starting points," concluded the former Mayor of Semarang.