Government Faces Rocky Road in Chasing Taxes and State Receivables

Bisnis.com, Jakarta — The performance of state revenue in the current year 2026 is receiving attention from various institutions, ranging from debt rating agencies to the state auditor. The government’s effectiveness in optimising revenue collection and management is feared to become increasingly challenging. Various rating agencies such as Fitch, S&P, and Moody’s have highlighted the performance of state revenue, particularly taxes, in their reports. The common point of concern among analysts is the large ratio of government debt payments to revenue (interest payment to revenue ratio).