City Budget (APBD) 2017 absorption reached Rp 51.82 trillion or 83.83 percent from total budget Rp 71.89 trillion.

City Budget absorption reaches Rp 51.82 trillion or 83.83 percent from total budget

This realization is improved from city budget absorption in 2016.

Jakarta Vice Governor, Sandiaga Uno said, this is the result of all SKPDs hard work.

"City Budget absorption reached Rp 51.82 trillion or 83.83 percent from total budget," he stated at City Hall, Tuesday (1/2).

According to him, this result is improved by Rp 4.69 trillion or 9.96 percent from last year which is Rp 47.12 trillion. This could be achieved due to SKPD budget efficiency.

"And also their caution in land acquisition process thus realization can reach 57.63 percent," he conveyed.

Besides, he continued, there are several uncompleted tasks within budget year 2017. Thus it is currently paid only as much as the realization of work progress.

"Remaining tasks will be charged in budget year 2018 allocation," he said.

He admitted, received revenue and financing are also beyond the target. Total received revenue is Rp 73.51 trillion or 102.36 percent from budget. It is increased Rp 14.12 trillion or 23.78 percent from realization in 2016 which is only Rp 59.39 trillion.

"We are grateful with this great achievement," he expressed.