2026 NTB Revised Budget Approved with Rp 369 Billion Deficit; Budget Committee Issues 9 Key Notes
The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) has ratified the 2026 Revised Regional Budget (APBD-P). During the deliberations, the DPRD NTB Budget Committee (Banggar) noted that the revised budget faces a deficit of Rp 369.617 billion and provided nine specific notes to the NTB Provincial Government.
Spokesperson for the NTB DPRD Budget Committee, Didi Sumardi, revealed that NTB’s revenue is projected at over Rp 5.683 trillion, while regional expenditure has swelled to over Rp 6.053 trillion. This imbalance has resulted in a deficit of more than Rp 369.617 billion.
“This budget deficit is planned to be covered through regional financing, including the use of the Remaining Budget Surplus (SiLPA) of over Rp 431.016 billion and the payment of principal loans amounting to over Rp 61.399 billion,” Didi stated during the Plenary Session on Friday afternoon (18/09/2026).
However, Didi noted that regional revenue realisation as of 15 September 2026 had only reached 66.53 per cent. Consequently, the NTB Provincial Government has been urged to work extra hard to complete the remaining revenue targets within the remaining period of the fiscal year.
“While this revenue realisation information is important, the Budget Committee must ensure that the remaining revenue targets, financing sources, and regional obligations can be met by the end of the year without disrupting public services,” said Didi.
9 Budget Committee Notes
The NTB DPRD Budget Committee provided nine key recommendations and notes to maintain healthy regional financial governance and ensure the budget impacts community welfare.
The first note emphasises the importance of revenue mitigation scenarios, requesting the NTB Provincial Government to immediately conduct reconciliation and updates on revenue projections, ranging from Regional Original Income (PAD) and Transfer Funds to under-distributed Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH).
Furthermore, the Provincial Government is required to prepare mitigation scenarios in the event targets are not met by separating mandatory protected spending from postponable expenditure. The Committee also highlighted the need for a thorough reconciliation of SiLPA balances, the effectiveness of PT SMI loan restructuring, and certainty regarding the payment of remaining revenue sharing fund obligations to regencies and cities.
Regarding expenditure, Didi emphasised that the Committee recommends sharpening budget allocations and postponing activities that lack sufficient readiness by the end of the year.
“We also requested the Provincial Government to re-verify and re-validate the list of 5,162 recipients of social assistance, grants, and financial aid to ensure distribution is targeted and transparent,” the Golkar politician asserted.
For physical works, all agricultural projects and infrastructure added in the revised budget must ensure site readiness and adherence to implementation schedules. In basic services such as education and health, the Provincial Government is asked to ensure adequate personnel spending and maintain Minimum Service Standards (SPM), medicine availability, and hospital operations.
“The Committee also requested the alignment of discrepancies between document versions and detailed explanations regarding the budget shift of approximately Rp 76 billion in 2025,” he added.
The Provincial Government was also reminded to account for potential debt obligations and the maintenance of new assets in the 2027 budget, as well as to prepare Unforeseen Allowances (BTT) for disaster mitigation.
“Finally, given the relatively short time remaining, the NTB Provincial Government is encouraged to accelerate the digitalisation of the management and utilisation of unproductive regional assets to boost PAD in a measurable manner,” he concluded.
Didi emphasised that all oversight and notes were provided to maintain the integrity of public services and reduce poverty rates in NTB.
“It is hoped that this Revised Budget can maintain the continuity of public services, meet regional obligations, and direct the budget towards programmes that provide real benefits to the community,” he stated.
The Vice Governor of NTB, Indah Dhamayanti Putri, stated that this 2026 budget revision instrument ensures the availability of adequate budget allocations. The Unforeseen Allowance (BTT) has reached Rp 40 billion, intended for clean water interventions and food security.
“We, along with the regencies and cities, continue to work hand-in-hand to distribute clean water and strengthen emergency mitigation so that the community’s burden can be addressed optimally,” said Dinda.
Dinda also expressed confidence that regional economic growth would be bolstered by the 2026 MotoGP event at the Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, scheduled for early October.
“Therefore, this budget revision is expected to provide optimal infrastructure support and a multiplier effect for the local community’s economy,” she concluded.