KPK Warns Central Java Regional Heads on Budgets and Procurement of Goods and Services
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, SEMARANG – As many as 35 regents and mayors in Central Java Province attended the “Anti-Corruption Dialogue” event at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja Building, in the Central Java Governor’s Office Complex, Semarang City, on Monday (30/3/2026). The event was initiated by Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi in response to the proliferation of Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operations (OTT) that have ensnared three regents in Central Java.
In the dialogue event, the Central Java Provincial Government invited a KPK deputy team to deliver material. The main points emphasised by the KPK included procurement of goods/services and transparency in budget utilisation.
Surakarta Mayor Respati Achmad Ardianto appreciated the organisation of the Anti-Corruption Dialogue by the Central Java Provincial Government. He said that in their presentation, the KPK deputy team discussed several matters.
“The most emphasised aspect is budget planning and the budget function not being misused,” he stated.
In addition, Respati added, the KPK also discussed other issues that often become avenues for corruption in the local government sphere. “Everything was touched upon, related to position trading, selection of third parties or procurement of goods and services. Everything was reviewed earlier, and the KPK urged that it not be repeated in any region in Central Java,” he said.
Respati stated his readiness to implement what was focused on by the KPK in the Anti-Corruption Dialogue event. One of the things already implemented regarding budget transparency or the Regional Budget (APBD). “So anyone can access it to participate in monitoring the people’s budget,” he said.
Acting Regent of Pati Risma Ardhi Chandra also attended the Anti-Corruption Dialogue at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja Building. Risma is known to have been appointed as acting regent after Sudewo was ensnared in a KPK OTT on 19 January 2026.
In agreement with Respati, Risma conveyed that one of the points emphasised by the KPK was regarding procurement of goods/services. “Earlier, the emphasis was on what rules are allowed related to proposals for goods and services, grants, and others,” she stated.
According to Risma, the KPK deputy team also briefly mentioned the case that ensnared the former Pati Regent, Sudewo, namely the trading of village apparatus positions. She said that the Pati Regency Government has invited the KPK’s Coordination and Supervision (Korsup) team to come to Pati.
“We need guidance. Yesterday we already sent a letter to Korsup for them to come to Pati. And Alhamdulillah, tomorrow from 14 to 17 (April 2026) they will be in Pati,” she said.