Vice Chairman of Jakarta City Council (DPRD), Muhammad Taufik revealed that a ceremonial is not important on MoU signing of General Policy of 2016 City Budget (APBD)'s Priorities and Preliminary Thresholds (KUA-PPAS).

Ceremonial is not important

He disclosed that Budgetary Board (Banggar) accompanied with City Administration's Budget Team (TAPD) already agreed budget nominal at Rp 66.373 trillion on Monday (12/14).

“Ceremonial is not important,” he stressed.

Taufik continued that document signing in each regional working unit (SKPD) yesterday. He hoped, the executive could finalize their part on schedule thus 2016 APBD could be ratified on time.

“I worked overtime until late night for this matter,” he uttered.

Moreover, he predicts there will be possibility of  delay in APBD ratification. Hopefully, the executive could anticipate it by coordinating to Home Ministry.