The Regional Secretary of Banten Province projects that the results of budget efficiency, as a follow-up to the Minister of Home Affairs’ circular letter regarding the transformation of the work culture of civil servants, could reach hundreds of billions.

This amount is based on efficiency steps from reducing official travel, optimizing hybrid work, and utilizing government facilities.

“The result of this budget efficiency is projected to reach around Rp200 billion,” it was stated during the First Quarter 2026 Coordination Meeting on Regional Financial and Asset Management for Regencies and Cities across Banten Province, held in the Hall of the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency of Banten Province, KP3B Curug, Serang City.

According to the statement, this budget will later be allocated to programs that have a direct impact on the community, such as road infrastructure development programs.

“Budget efficiency can also support other priority programs, including the expansion of access to free education, which in the upcoming new academic year will include private madrasahs in Banten Province,” it was explained.

It was emphasized that local government spending for each program must be aligned and based on Asta Cita.

“Regional financial management must be able to support the achievement of national development targets, including overseeing regional spending to align with Asta Cita, 17 priority programs, and the economic growth target of 8 percent,” it was conveyed.

Regional financial management, according to the statement, is an integral part of governance that must be carried out in an orderly, compliant, efficient, transparent, and accountable manner.

The importance of aligning regional policies with the national strategic agenda was emphasized, such as poverty alleviation, food security, improving health services, access to education, and inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

On that occasion, challenges in implementing Law Number 1 of 2022 were highlighted, particularly regarding the limitation of personnel spending to a maximum of 30 percent of the total Regional Budget.

Local governments were reminded to prioritize mandatory spending, including allocations for education, health, infrastructure, and services that directly interact with the community.

“We in the regions face a major challenge in meeting this provision. Almost all regions are experiencing the same difficulty. Therefore, we hope for a solution from the central government,” it was stated.

It was hoped that this coordination meeting would become a strategic forum to align perceptions and strengthen coordination among local governments in managing regional finances and assets.

“I hope this forum is used as well as possible to discuss and convey various obstacles faced, so that we can find joint solutions,” it was concluded.

Banten Province

Banten Province is a region on the western tip of Java, Indonesia, historically significant as the seat of the powerful Banten Sultanate, a major Islamic kingdom and a thriving pepper trade port from the 16th to early 19th centuries. Today, it is a modern province established in 2000, known for the UNESCO-listed ruins of the Surosowan Palace and the Great Mosque of Banten, which stand as testaments to its illustrious past. The province also features popular coastal destinations like Anyer Beach and the Ujung Kulon National Park, a World Heritage Site and the last refuge of the Javan rhinoceros.

Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency of Banten Province

The Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) of Banten Province is a government institution responsible for managing the regional budget, assets, and financial administration of Banten, Indonesia. It was established following the formation of Banten as a separate province from West Java in 2000, playing a key role in supporting the new province’s fiscal autonomy and development. Its core functions include regional treasury, asset management, and financial reporting to ensure efficient and accountable governance.

KP3B Curug

KP3B Curug is a waterfall located in the Tangerang Regency of Banten, Indonesia. It is part of the Cisadane River area and is known locally as a scenic natural attraction for recreation and short getaways. While specific historical details are limited, the site’s name and presence are tied to the local Sundanese culture and the natural landscape of West Java.

Serang City

Serang City is the capital of Banten Province in Indonesia, located on the island of Java. Historically, it was the center of the Banten Sultanate, a major Islamic kingdom and powerful trading port from the 16th to early 19th centuries. Today, it serves as a provincial administrative hub and features historical sites like the ruins of the Surosowan Palace and the Great Mosque of Banten.

Asta Cita

“Asta Cita” is a historical site in the Lazio region of Italy, known for the ruins of an ancient Roman settlement. Its history dates back to at least the Roman Republican era, serving as a strategic hilltop town before its decline in the early Middle Ages. Today, its archaeological remains offer insight into ancient urban planning and daily life.

Law Number 1 of 2022

“Law Number 1 of 2022” is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather a piece of legislation from Indonesia. Formally known as the **State Capital Law**, it legally establishes the framework for relocating Indonesia’s national capital from Jakarta to a new site called **Nusantara** on the island of Borneo. The law, enacted in early 2022, provides the legal basis for the development and governance of the new capital, a massive project initiated to address overpopulation and environmental challenges in Java.