In a statement released here on Friday, Karnavian informed that the six basic services include education; health; public works and spatial planning; public housing and residential areas; security, public order, and community protection; and social services.
He emphasized the importance of overseeing budget planning for the six services, starting from the stage of the Development Planning Conference to deciding the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).
At the 2025 SPM Awards at the Office of the Directorate General of Regional Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, here on Friday, he said that while reviewing the budget, the ministry pays close attention to budget allocation for basic service needs.
"If it is not included in the program, how can the money be available? If the money is not available, (the program) cannot be implemented. That is the importance of monitoring from the beginning of planning to (budgeting) in the APBD," he explained.
He further said that supervising the implementation of basic services is an important aspect.
In districts/cities, the governor has a strategic role in monitoring the implementation of the minimum service standards, given his position as a representative of the central government in the region.
"Fellow governors and regional heads coordinate the implementation of the six minimum service standards," he explained.
Karnavian informed that the ministry has prepared a monitoring system for minimum service standards, which includes achievement targets for each region.
Through the system, the government gives awards to regions recording the best performance.
Meanwhile, local governments with sub-optimal performance are subject to sanctions through written warnings and open publication.
Karnavian emphasized that a written warning is sent to local governments that fail to report the implementation of the minimum service standards.
They are considered negligent because the six basic services are obligations that must be carried out by local governments.
"And I will convey (this written warning) to the chairman of the DPRD (Regional House) and all party factions in the DPRD," he said.
He further said that the provision of awards or sanctions is part of an effort to build a competitive climate among regional governments in implementing basic services.
The minister also encouraged local governments to pursue breakthroughs in the provision of such services.
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Translator: Narda Margaretha Sinambela, Katriana
Editor: Arie Novarina
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