BPKP: Control Environment is the Primary Foundation for SPIP Implementation

The control environment is the main foundation in implementing the Government Internal Control System (SPIP) and the application of risk management, according to Aryanto Wibowo, Deputy for Government Institution Supervision in the Economy, Infrastructure, and Regional Development (PIPK) at the BPKP.

“Enforcing integrity and ethical values, accompanied by conducive leadership, is a prerequisite for internal control and risk management to run effectively, not merely fulfilling administrative aspects or formalities,” he said while serving as keynote speaker at the Coordination Meeting on Strengthening Integrity and Preventing Corruption in Regional Government Administration, according to an official statement in Jakarta on Monday.

In his presentation, Aryanto conveyed a number of lessons learned that regional governments need to pay attention to.

First, every development programme must begin with careful planning, accompanied by adequate risk management, as well as evidence-based decision making.

Furthermore, performance achievements are not sufficiently assessed from numerical reports alone, but need to be verified against actual conditions in the field to ensure the effectiveness of programme implementation.

Aryanto further emphasised the importance of conducting periodic evaluations of development programme success as a means of controlling implementation progress, while also identifying areas that still require improvement.

In addition, he also encouraged regional governments to continue improving the capability of the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) by providing ample space for internal auditors to be involved from the planning stage, utilising supervision results as strategic input, and following up on every audit finding before it develops into a larger problem.

“Strengthening integrity, internal control, and risk management is the main foundation in realising regional government governance that is accountable and free from corruption,” Aryanto stated.