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| SAKIP Reflects Public Accountability: ATR/BPN Officials Highlight the Strategic Role of Leadership and Integrity. |
Jakarta – The Government Performance Accountability System (SAKIP) is not just an administrative formality. It serves as a real reflection of the government's responsibility to its people. During a webinar titled Roadmap Towards SAKIP Grade A, held on Tuesday (July 1, 2025), the Inspector General of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Dalu Agung Darmawan, emphasized that accountability must show real performance results, not just budget reports.
"When we talk about SAKIP, we’re talking about accountability for what the people have entrusted to this ministry," Dalu said. He underlined that true accountability goes beyond financial statements — it includes clear planning and measurable impact from every rupiah spent.
He gave an example: "If an office is allocated IDR 4 billion, how is it used? What are the outcomes? Is it aligned with the original plan? These are the questions we must answer."
According to Dalu, achieving an excellent SAKIP rating requires collaboration across all organizational units. He compared a government agency to the human body — all parts must work in harmony for the system to function optimally.
Leadership Must Be Present and Accountable
Echoing this view, ATR/BPN Secretary General Pudji Prasetijanto Hadi stated that active and responsible leadership is the main factor in achieving SAKIP Grade A.
“If there’s no unity and presence of leaders in every part of the organization, it’s unlikely we’ll reach an A,” said Pudji. He stressed that leaders must go beyond their structural roles and act as real role models who guide, monitor, and stay involved in operations.
“When leaders only sit behind desks, issues will arise. Monitoring is a leader’s main duty,” he added firmly.
Culture of Accountability Starts with Communication and Commitment
Pudji also highlighted the need for intensive communication between leaders and their teams, as well as with external partners. He pointed out that many legal issues stem from poor communication and lack of coordination.
To support the shift towards a high-performing, accountable institution, Pudji said that cultural transformation must start from leadership commitment, backed by firm actions against those who resist progress.
“If there's no pressure or consequences, we won't achieve our goal. There must be real consequences for those not supporting this agenda,” he concluded.
Also speaking at the webinar was Inspector for Region I, Arief Mulyawan. The event was attended by over 1,000 participants, including senior officials from ATR/BPN headquarters and regional offices showing a strong collective spirit to improve performance accountability nationwide.
