Village Funds must not be corrupted
BANYUWANGI – The use of village funds that are prone to misuse is a serious concern for the Banyuwangi District Prosecutor's Office. To anticipate the emergence of fraud, yesterday (21/8) The Adyaksa Corps gathered all village heads in Banyuwangi. Village heads were asked to be more careful in managing village funds.
This call was conveyed by Kajari Anak Agung Sayang (AAS) Adyana in front of hundreds of village heads in the courtyard of the Banyuwangi District Attorney's office Jl. Attorney General Suprapto, yesterday. “So that we don't get caught in a legal case, We ask village heads to be more careful in managing village funds. When carrying out activities in the village, you must refer to the APB-Des,” asked Sayang Adyana in front of the village head.
On that occasion, The number one person in the Banyuwangi Prosecutor's Office also socialized the existence of the Government and Regional Development Guard and Security Team (TP4D).
Explained, TP4D's task to control and carry out construction on developments. “If problems are found in the field, You can consult us or Askab (Banyuwangi Village Heads Association),” he added.
TP4D was formed because the central government wanted to prevent corruption in village funds. Basically DD is disbursed for village development, not for self-interest. Long before, President Joko Widodo warned prosecutors to monitor village funds.
“Don't hesitate and inform the prosecutor's office. We are ready to provide services and consultations if the village head does not know how to use village funds,” Kajari emphasized. TP4D's task is to supervise and develop village heads to be able to manage village funds.
"Don't let the funds be misused. Our hope, so that there are no criminal acts in the use of village funds, especially criminal acts of corruption,” strictly. Kajari explained further, they do not assess the system. Because, How to use village funds is related between the regional government and the village government.
“It's observational in nature. If asked to control, the TP4D team will do well or will immediately take to the field,” he said. If later irregularities are found in the field, they did not immediately investigate it.
If irregularities are found below Rp 50 million, we will try to return it. Otherwise, if the deviation is above Rp 50 million can be immediately processed by law. “In accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) if irregularities are found Rp 50 million or less, we just tell them to return it. The most important thing is to synchronize the system in the regional government with the system in the village so that they can work together,” strictly.
Just knowing, TP4D in Banyuwangi has been formed. The presence of TP4D to control and carry out the construction of developments in the government. Village heads in carrying out activities in their respective villages must refer to the APB-Des.
Reality on the ground, There are still many village heads who have different systems or mechanisms for managing village funds. “Actually, the obstacles in the field are not that serious. Many village heads have also been able to overcome problems in the field related to village funds,” said the Acting Head of the Community and Village Empowerment Service, It was Kustolani.
Zen explained, related to budget units, usually the village receives Rp 80 up to Rp 100 million, but the reality is that the village only gets Rp 60 up to Rp 70. This is based on budget assumptions set by the district.
“Meetings at the prosecutor's office like this are to unite the same thoughts. So that the village heads understand why the budget only gets Rp 70 million,” he said. Regarding the village head's question about the existence of village fund deductions, will review it.
“Every village expenditure should also include a VAT budget in it. This is our difficulty because not all village heads understand the existing mechanisms,” Zen said. (radar)
