The Jakarta 2017 APBD is targeted to be ratified on December 19, 2016. Jakarta Acting Governor, Sumarsono disclosed, discussion on the 2017 City Budget Priorities and the Provisional Budget Platform is still ongoing in accordance with schedule.

That's why the ratification of 2017 APBD will be on target, precisely on December 19

"That's why the ratification of 2017 APBD will be on target, precisely on December 19. Further, it will be submitted to Home Ministry," he stated, after he attended in plenary meeting of City Council, Wednesday (11/30).

His party had submitted the draft bylaw 2017 APBD on Tuesday (11/29), and then will be discussed and get ratification from City Council.

He was optimistic it could be on time, considering there are no issues in the discussion phase.  

"As for the process by Home Ministry, won't take 14 days, cause we jsut target it up to one week," he stated.

As known, the draft 2017 APBD was set at Rp 70.28 trillion or increased 4.65 percent than last year, which was Rp 67.16 trillion.

While for the regional revenue next year will be Rp 60.89 trillion or increased 3.21 percent than last year, which was Rp 59 trillion.