Jakarta Governor, Basuki T Purnama is optimistic absorption of 2016 City Budget (APBD) to reach 90 percent or about Rp 67.1 trillion. Moreover, a number of procurement using consolidation auction and e-catalog which is faster than through auction stage.

We will spend all. Minimally it is closed to 90 percent. Because the rest 10 percent including income and efficiency

"We will spend all. Minimally it is closed to 90 percent. Because the rest 10 percent including income and efficiency," he stated, Friday (3/18) yesterday.

He disclosed that this year's budget absorption will be faster because several activities through consolidation auction. Thus there is no longer activity with small value.

"This year the budget absorption will be faster. Last year, we hit 72 percent after APBD Amendment," he expressed.

Several activities through e-catalog at the Government Procurement Regulatory Body (LKPP). By doing so, the procurement is not through an auction process in Jakarta Goods and Services Procurement Agency (BPPBJ) and faster process.

"Many items can be purchased via the e-catalog as well," he closed.