Water Crisis in South Badung Under Scrutiny by Audit Board
The water crisis in the South Badung region has come under the scrutiny of the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK). The BPK noted several technical obstacles within the regional water company, Perumda Air Minum Tirta Mangutama, covering raw water flow measurement, water loss levels, water volume usage, and supply continuity.
The Deputy Regent of Badung, Bagus Alit Sucipta, has urged Perumda Tirta Mangutama to follow up on these BPK findings. He emphasised that the government must remain present and responsive to the needs of the community.
“The public does not care whether it is due to the dry season, broken pumps, or other reasons; what they know is that the government must be present and provide solutions. This must be discussed deeply within the regional apparatus to ensure appropriate follow-up according to the audit team’s notes,” said Gus Bota while attending the exit meeting of the BPK RI Bali Representative at the Badung Government Centre on Monday (5/10/2026).
The BPK highlighted three vital aspects that directly impact the sustainability of regional development. In addition to the water crisis, the BPK identified several significant issues, ranging from spatial planning preparation and the issuance of Confirmation of Spatial Planning Suitability (KKPR) to tourism governance.
“These three core issues have a very large correlation with development in Badung Regency. The input and notes from this audit will serve as evaluation material for the Badung Regency Government to implement improvements in governance,” Gus Bota asserted.
The Head of Division 1 of the BPK RI Bali Provincial Representative, Ihsan Aprian, stated that this preliminary audit serves as a basis for mapping risks before proceeding to the detailed testing stage. The subsequent phase is planned to take place from late October to December 2026.
“The exit meeting is a stage prior to proceeding to the detailed audit, which is tentatively scheduled for late October to December 2026. This preliminary audit is part of the process to determine the focus of the detailed audit based on significant risks and issues,” explained Ihsan.