"After checking, none of the dormant accounts matched with National Identification Number (NIK) from the Ministry of Social Affairs' social assistance recipients," he said in response to reporters' questions following a limited meeting with Head of PPATK Ivan Yustiavandana in Jakarta on Thursday.
He explained that this finding highlights the importance of multi-layered verification in the social assistance distribution process to prevent leaks or misdirected aid.
Dormant accounts are inactive bank accounts with significant balances that have not recorded any debit or credit transactions for a specific period.
"If the account is inactive for more than three months and 15 days, then based on regulations, the funds must be returned to the state," he stated.
He further added that future verification will target not only recipient accounts but also members of beneficiary families (KPM).
This double verification step is considered part of the national strategy for more accurate, inclusive, and evidence-based social assistance management.
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