Sleman Ranked Second Best Regency for Creative Financing in Java-Bali
The Sleman Regency Government has successfully solidified its position as one of the most innovative financial management regions in Indonesia. Sleman has achieved recognition as an Outstanding Regional Government in the Java-Bali region, ranking second in the Creative Financing category from the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
This prestigious award was presented during an appreciation ceremony held at the Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta, Depok, Sleman, on Thursday evening. This achievement serves as tangible evidence of Sleman’s success in optimising local resources to fund regional development independently.
The Creative Financing category assesses the extent to which local governments can create breakthroughs in development funding outside of conventional schemes. Based on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ assessment, Sleman Regency excelled in several strategic aspects.
In addition to innovation, the consistency of the Regional Government Financial Report (LKPD) opinion and digital-based financial management were additional points that strengthened Sleman’s second-place position across Java and Bali.
The Regent of Sleman, Harda Kiswaya, who personally received the award, expressed pride in the dedication of all civil servants within the Sleman Regency Government. He expressed hope that this award would not lead to complacency but would instead serve as motivation to continue improving the quality of public services.
“Thank you to everyone who has worked hard. We will continue to improve financial management in Sleman Regency, so that the region’s ability to develop its territory with its own strength becomes even stronger. The hope is that one day Sleman can be financially self-sufficient,” said Harda after the event.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, explained that the presentation of this award is an official form of reward from the central government. Tito emphasised that the Ministry of Home Affairs does not only impose sanctions or reprimands on regions that violate regulations but also provides appreciation for those that achieve excellence.