Minister of Home Affairs: Regional governments must be efficient before proposing additional budgets

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has instructed regional governments to prioritize internal efficiency measures before requesting additional budget allocations from the central government. The directive emphasizes that local administrations must first demonstrate optimal use of their existing financial resources and eliminate unnecessary expenditures.

The policy aims to ensure fiscal discipline across regional levels, requiring local authorities to conduct a thorough evaluation of their current spending patterns. By mandating efficiency as a prerequisite for supplemental funding, the Ministry of Home Affairs intends to encourage more responsible financial management and reduce reliance on central government support for regional operational needs.