The classical problem in the implementation of the budget every year was the slow absorption of funds and accelerated budget spending at the year end.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The House of Representatives (DPR) has evaluated the implementation of the 2013 state budget, so that the 2014 budget can be implemented more accurately and its goals can be achieved.

"The House agrees with the President that the 2014 state budget must be implemented on time and with greater accuracy, accountability, and transparency in order to achieve its targets," House Speaker Marzuki Alie remarked here on Thursday, while addressing the closing of the DPRs 2013-2014 Second Sitting Period.

He stated that the classical problem in the implementation of the budget every year was the slow absorption of funds and accelerated budget spending at the year end.

"The expenditure of ministries and government agencies tends to become slow in the first semester, but the absorption then accumulates at the end of the year," he said.

Alie claimed that this kind of budget absorption occurred not only at the central government level but also at the regional level. This impacts the budget work plan and the national economy.

"This also hinders the efforts to achieve national economic growth, absorption of workers, and poverty elimination, which are the targets of the national economy," the House Speaker stated.

He noted that the House was observing the implementation of the 2014 state budget. The President has handed over the Development Budget Allocation List (DIPA) 2014 to all ministries, state institutions, and 34 governors throughout the country.

On the occasion, the House speaker also criticized the depreciating rupiah value against the US dollar, which has reached its lowest point over the past four years.

He stated that the fall in the value of the rupiah will create a mismatch between the 2014 state budget and the basic assumption indicators, which serve as reference points for calculating the revenues, expenditure, and the financing of the 2014 budget.

"We encourage the monetary authority and the government to reinforce their synergy in taking tactical steps to stabilize the rupiah value. This will help reduce the negative risks that can impact the implementation of the 2014 state budget," he stated.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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