Friday, 31 July 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM ~ On Wednesday, March 30, 2026, Lom Lom Suwondo, Deputy Regent of Deli Serdang, officially submitted the unaudited 2025 Regional Government Budget Report (LKPD) to the North Sumatra representative of Indonesia's Audit Board (BPK RI).
The handover took place at the BPK North Sumatra office on Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 22, Medan, and was personally received by BPK North Sumatra head, Paula Henry Simatupang.
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The submission is part of the constitutional obligation of the regional government to ensure public accountability in financial management. The LKPD serves as the primary basis for the BPK's audit.
"We are committed to making regional financial management transparent and accountable. We hope the audit will provide valuable insights to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Deli Serdang's budget administration," said Lom Lom Suwondo.He added that the audit process is expected to run smoothly and deliver constructive recommendations, aiming to maintain the "Unqualified Opinion" (Wajar Tanpa Pengecualian/WTP) that Deli Serdang has achieved consecutively for the past seven years.
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Paula Henry Simatupang praised the timely submission of the LKPD, noting that it met the legally mandated three-month deadline after the fiscal year's end.
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She emphasized that the WTP rating is merely a minimum benchmark. Regional governments should continuously improve financial management quality to produce tangible positive impacts on local development.
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BPK officials highlighted that transparency, complete documentation, and access to assets and relevant stakeholders are essential for a smooth audit process.
"The audit team is not looking for mistakes but ensures that the financial report accurately reflects the government's finances. Open communication and transparency are vital for an effective audit," Paula said.Additionally, BPK urged the regional government to prevent potential issues, such as weaknesses in internal control, incorrect asset records, or missing expenditure evidence. (IDNC)
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