APBD Absorption Target Remains 97 Percent This Year
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by
The Jakarta Provincial Government remains determined to achieve 97 percent of budget-spending in this year even though the last year's target was missed. The regional working unit (SKPD) is asked to maintain and run the program well. Jakarta Governor, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo said so.
I'm upset with last year's budget-spending level which only 83 percent out of total budget Rp 51 trillion
"I'm upset with last year's budget-spending level which only 83 percent out of total budget Rp 51 trillion. This year achievement must be better," Jokowi said, Friday (4/10).
According to him, the regional working units must run the existing program as soon as possible, and evaluate programs that were postponed to be included in re-arrangement of city budget.
The 2014 APBD will Soon Be AnnouncedThe governor admitted that awareness in spending this year budget must be maintained well. Starting this year, the budget-spending will be protected especially for agencies with bigger allocation. Up to April 8, the budget-spending of city government was only 4.56 percent.
