The 2015 APBD Amount Proposed Reduced
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by
The amount of the 2015 City Budget (APBD) proposed by Jakarta Provincial Government to Jakarta Parliament (DPRD) is Rp 4.079 trillion higher than the 2014 Amendment APBD (RAPBD) that is Rp 76.984 trillion, or precisely Rp 72.905 trillion.
We would estimate it at Rp 81 trillion. But if not achieved, it would not be good
“The State Budget (APBN) would be ratified in December. After that is our turn (APBD be ratified). Thus, friends in regional work units (SKPD/UKPD) have a long time from January-December for development. For priority programs, we’re still focused on flood mitigation, public transport procurement, and Jakarta Smart Card (KJP),” stated City Secretary Saefullah, Tuesday (11/4).
Moreover, Saefullah disclosed that the amount of the 2015 APBD initially proposed was Rp 81 trillion. But after being re-calculated, the amount reduced to Rp 76.984 trillion.
2015 APBD Predicted to Touch Rp 76.9 T“We would estimate it at Rp 81 trillion. But if not achieved, it would not be good,” he said.
Based on the information gathered, there are 13 superior programs in the 2015 APBD with budget allocated is Rp 32.89 trillion. From that amount, the highest budget allocated is for transportation system development worth Rp 8.62 trillion.
Following it are education quality improvement Rp 5.74 trillion, tidal wave and inundation anticipation Rp 3.33 trillion, environment protection and management Rp 3.25 trillion, energy and mineral sources improvement Rp 2.66 trillion, public health quality improvement Rp 1.96 trillion, public service improvement Rp 1.90 trillion, housing and urban residential quality improvement Rp 1.78 trillion, green open space (RTH) quality and quantity improvement Rp 1.77 trillion, multi-culture development Rp 743.10 billion, economic inequality reduction and employment opportunities expansion Rp 497.05 billion, sports facility and infrastructure development Rp 451.73 billion, urban space use Rp 152.91 billion, and the rest Rp 800 billion is for other necessities.
