BPKP: Control Environment is the Primary Foundation for SPIP Implementation

Deputy for Government Agency Oversight in the Economy, Infrastructure, and Regional Development (PIPK) at the BPKP, Aryanto Wibowo, has stated that the control environment is the primary foundation for implementing the Government Internal Control System (SPIP) and applying risk management. “Upholding integrity and ethical values, accompanied by conducive leadership, is a prerequisite for internal control and risk management to run effectively, not merely to fulfil 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 several lessons learned that regional governments need to consider. Firstly, every development programme must begin with mature planning, accompanied by adequate risk management, and evidence-based decision making. Furthermore, performance achievements should not be assessed solely from numerical reports but must be verified against actual conditions on the ground to ensure the effectiveness of programme implementation. Aryanto also stressed the importance of conducting periodic evaluations of development programme successes as a means of controlling implementation progress while identifying areas still requiring improvement. Additionally, he encouraged regional governments to continuously enhance the capability of the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) by providing ample space for internal auditors to be involved from the planning stage, utilising audit results as strategic input, and following up on every audit finding before it escalates into a larger problem. “Strengthening integrity, internal control, and risk management is the main foundation for realising regional government governance that is accountable and free from corruption,” Aryanto stated.