JAKARTA \u2013 Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government\nhas prepared a fiscal space of around Rp 60 trillion, partly to support\nthe acceleration of post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction.<\/p>\n
But Purbaya noted that the funds have not been fully utilised this\nyear due to phased infrastructure implementation.<\/p>\n
Finance Minister Purbaya previously stated that the government\nidentified a fiscal space of around Rp 60 trillion that could be\nredirected for priority needs, including disaster management.<\/p>\n
He said the government faces no issues with budget availability.<\/p>\n
However, fund disbursement is often delayed due to incomplete\ndocumentation from the proposing ministries and agencies.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes the documents from ministries and agencies are incomplete.\nSo we say we\u2019re ready to release funds once the paperwork is complete,\u201d\nhe said.<\/p>\n
Purbaya stressed that the Finance Ministry\u2019s current approach differs\nfrom before.<\/p>\n
Previously, budget requests merely awaited administrative processing,\nbut now the Finance Ministry actively assists to expedite disaster fund\ndisbursement.<\/p>\n
He said he has instructed his team to actively follow up on all\ndisaster-related budget requests.<\/p>\n
\u201cI told my director-general that for any disaster-related budget\nrequests, we should follow up by calling the ministries or agencies if\ntheir documents are incomplete,\u201d Purbaya said.<\/p>\n
He added that the Finance Ministry is prepared to send personnel\ndirectly to relevant ministries or agencies if needed to assist with\nadministrative documentation.<\/p>\n
With these measures, the National Treasurer hopes disaster fund\ndisbursement will accelerate, preventing delays in rehabilitation and\nreconstruction.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope these steps will speed up disaster-related fund disbursement.\nSo there\u2019s no need to worry, the money is available,\u201d Purbaya said.<\/p>\n
For context, Purbaya told House of Representatives Commission XI on\nMonday (8 December 2025) that the government has also prepared\nadditional fiscal space by reviewing spending in ministries and agencies\nfor the 2026 state budget.<\/p>\n
This was done early by screening non-productive activities, such as\nmeetings with unclear benefits.<\/p>\n
Purbaya stressed this process is not a budget cut but an efficiency\nmeasure.<\/p>\n
The review will be conducted immediately after the state budget is\napproved to avoid sudden cuts like last year.<\/p>\n
With existing reserves and Rp 60 trillion in efficiency measures,\nPurbaya assured the government is prepared to respond to disasters\nwithout disrupting budget stability.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/purbaya-dont-worry-rp60-trillion-disaster-funds-available-1780157055", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }