KPK Highlights Absence of Supervisory Body for Political Party Cadre Training and Financial Management

JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has highlighted the absence of a special supervisory body for cadre training and political education for political parties in Indonesia. This lack of oversight is feared to open opportunities for political deviations up to the general elections (Pemilu). “The unavailability of a special supervisory body in the cadre training process, political education, and party financial management increases the risk of deviations,” stated KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo in his remarks on Saturday (25/4/2026). Additionally, the absence of a financial reporting standardisation system for political parties in Indonesia is seen as leading to weak transparency and accountability in fund usage. “The high cost of politics encourages transactional practices in the candidate nomination process for legislative members or regional heads, including the emergence of political donations and the potential for resource misuse after candidates are elected,” said Budi. These findings are part of a study conducted by the Monitoring Directorate under the KPK’s Prevention and Monitoring Deputy in 2025. The study involved four groups of informants: representatives of parliamentary and non-parliamentary political parties; election and regional election organisers; electoral experts or observers; and academics. These findings form part of the KPK’s report to President Prabowo Subianto and the House of Representatives (DPR RI). In its report, the KPK includes three recommendations hoped to be considered by the President and DPR RI. Second, to amend the regulations of Law No. 2 of 2008 on Political Parties as amended by Law No. 2 of 2011, by adding scope for standardising political education, cadre training, and political party financial reporting. “Third, the KPK urges the government together with the DPR to immediately conduct substantive discussions on the Draft Law on Limiting Cash Money as an important instrument in preventing money politics practices,” he continued. This phenomenon is considered one of the entry points for recurring and hard-to-monitor political corruption. “Therefore, limiting cash transactions is seen as one strategic step in corruption prevention efforts,” added Budi.