BPK Begins Audit of Financial Reports for Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Social Affairs

The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) expects support from the leadership and officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, particularly in providing data and information, so that the audit activities can proceed smoothly and on time.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has begun auditing the Financial Statements (LK) of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) and the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) for the year 2025.

“This activity is an initial step to ensure that state financial management is carried out transparently, accountably, and in accordance with statutory regulations,” said BPK Member III Akhsanul Khaq in an official statement in Jakarta on Saturday.

At the entry meeting in Kemenpora, Akhsanul explained to Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir and his team that the audit aims to provide an opinion on the fairness of Kemenpora's 2025 LK, considering compliance with Government Accounting Standards (SAP), adequacy of disclosure, adherence to statutory regulations, and the effectiveness of the Internal Control System (SPI).

The audit is directed at strategic areas, including the implementation of institutional financial application systems, expenditure management, and strengthening internal controls to improve the quality of government performance reporting.

“BPK expects support from the leadership and officials of Kemenpora, particularly in providing data and information, so that the audit activities can proceed smoothly and on time,” he said.

BPK also conducted an entry meeting for the Audit of Kemensos's 2025 LK as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen state financial governance, particularly in managing expenditure and government social programmes.

The audit covers testing of goods expenditure management and social assistance, accuracy of financial reporting, and the effectiveness of SPI.