Central Java BPS Denies Wage Payment Delays for 2026 Economic Census Enumerators

The Head of the Central Java Provincial Statistics Agency (BPS), Ali Said, has denied allegations of delayed wage payments for partners and enumerators involved in the 2026 Economic Census in Central Java. He stressed that their wages will definitely be paid in accordance with the regulations. Ali revealed that BPS Central Java has been monitoring all issues developing in relation to the 2026 Economic Census, including the issue of wage delays. “I need to clarify that the first term payment for Economic Census officers is not stuck. This honorarium payment cannot be made instantly,” he said in a written statement on Tuesday (21/7/2026). He added that enumerator partners must understand that the payment process takes time and requires supporting evidence. Ali stated that the accountability aspect is important because the disbursement of wages uses state funds. “Once again, we emphasise that there is no case of stuck honorarium payments,” he said. Ali explained that before the first term wage is paid, the district/city BPS offices need to prepare progress data from the results of the data collection carried out by each field officer. In this case, they must complete at least 40 per cent of the workload and the data produced must be in accordance with field conditions. According to Ali, completing the administration and payment process takes more than one day. He said that since 15 July 2026, district/city BPS offices in Central Java have started completing the administrative evidence required for the disbursement of enumerator partner wages. “Some officers who are experienced in working as BPS partners will certainly already know what the honorarium payment process at BPS is like. So I urge all officers not to worry about the payment of the honorarium that is their right. Everything will definitely be paid according to the provisions,” said Ali.