Disbursement of Rp100 Million RW Grants Sparks Debate, Bekasi DPRD and City Government at Odds

The Bekasi City Government has once again opened applications for a programme providing dana hibah of Rp100 million per Rukun Warga (RW) in 2026. This programme targets approximately 1,020 RWs across 12 sub-districts and can be applied for until June 2026, but its disbursement has sparked controversy after the DPRD requested a delay pending the results of an audit by the Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK). Bekasi Mayor Tri Adhianto stated that the application and disbursement process for this year’s hibah funds can already be carried out by RW administrators. “Applications can start now. But I hope they can be completed before June,” Tri said when met at the City Hall Plaza on Thursday (23/4/2026). “So that alleys or small roads can be worked on by the RWs,” Tri added. In addition to physical development, the hibah programme is also linked to environmental management, particularly waste handling. One of the main requirements for fund disbursement is the presence of a bank sampah at the RW level. “I hope this bank sampah is not only a means of waste management but also has economic value for residents,” Tri revealed. Amid the application process, the programme has triggered controversy. Chairman of the Bekasi City DPRD, Sardi Efendi, requested that the hibah fund disbursement be temporarily postponed because they are still awaiting the BPK audit results. According to Sardi, this step is important to ensure orderly administration in the Local Government Financial Report (LKPD), especially regarding the validity of accountability reports (LPJ) from RW administrators in the previous period. “The examination process at the BPK is still ongoing. And the Rp100 million funds should only be disbursed again after the financial reports have been examined,” Sardi said. He emphasised that the Audit Results Report (LHP) from the BPK will serve as the reference before the DPRD provides recommendations on budget policies. “Through this report, we will see what recommendations come from the BPK. And if the local government wants orderly administration, just wait,” he asserted. “There has already been a strict inspection by the inspectorate. What needs to be done is to educate on reporting in accordance with financial governance,” Tri said.