MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - The North Sumatra Provincial Government is accelerating the transfer of assets and personnel from dr. M. Thomsen Nias Regional Hospital from the Nias Regency Government to the Gunungsitoli City Government. The authorities aim to complete the entire process by 31 October 2026 at the latest, ensuring that every stage is transparent, compliant with regulations and legally accountable.
North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya reaffirmed the deadline on Monday, 19 October 2026, during a cross-agency meeting of the task force responsible for accelerating the hospital's asset transfer. The meeting took place at the North Sumatra Governor's Office at 30 Jalan Diponegoro in Medan.
Surya urged all relevant authorities to use the remaining time to complete the inventory, resolve technical issues and finalise all administrative documentation before the transfer enters its final stage. The provincial government also intends to closely oversee the process to prevent potential legal complications in the future.
"The final deadline is 31 October. Today is 19 October, which means we have only 13 calendar days left. Everyone must understand this and recognise it as a shared responsibility," Surya emphasised in front of representatives from the regional authorities.
Accelerating the Asset Transfer
Surya explained that the accelerated transfer of the hospital's assets followed the division of the former Nias Regency and the establishment of Gunungsitoli City. Under the regulations governing regional divisions, the original regency must transfer assets located within the territory of the newly established administrative area in accordance with the applicable provisions.
In this process, the North Sumatra Provincial Government acts as a mediator. It is responsible for reconciling the interests of the regional administrations involved while ensuring that the transfer proceeds objectively and transparently. The provincial government has also stipulated that every asset included in the transfer must be supported by clear data and complete documentation.
Surya reminded all parties that speeding up administrative procedures must not come at the expense of legal compliance. In his view, time pressure must never lead to inadequate checks on the legal status, physical existence or completeness of the documentation for each individual asset.
"We support the process and provide fundamental recommendations to ensure that the asset transfer does not create problems in the future. There must be no improper transfers or circumstances that could give rise to suspicions of criminal offences. In addition, this transfer process is being directly monitored by the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi, KPK)," he said.
This oversight is particularly important because the transfer of state assets involves a large number of regional government assets and administrative records that must establish the legality of the process. All participating authorities must therefore ensure that every decision has a clear legal basis and that any discrepancies between records are addressed transparently and responsibly.
INVENTORY OF THOUSANDS OF ASSETS AT DR. M. THOMSEN NIAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL: North Sumatra Provincial Health Office head M. Faisal Hasrimy reports that the team has recorded approximately 9,000 assets and verified 700 document files as part of the accelerated transfer process. (PHOTO: Munawar Harahap)
Inventory Covers 9,000 Assets and 700 Document Files
The head of the North Sumatra Provincial Health Office, M. Faisal Hasrimy, reported that the meeting on Monday, 19 October 2026, was the task force's fifth meeting. Since August 2026, the parties have held a series of meetings to discuss progress on the inventory, the completeness of administrative records and various obstacles affecting the transfer of assets and personnel.
The physical inventory has covered approximately 9,000 assets, while 700 document files have undergone verification. These figures illustrate the considerable administrative workload that must be completed before the transfer can be finalised.
However, the verification process continues to face several technical challenges in the field. According to Faisal, some assets have been damaged, while others could not be located during physical inspections. These cases must be documented carefully to ensure that the inventory records accurately reflect the actual condition of the assets.
In addition to issues involving physical assets, the task force must resolve matters relating to personnel regulations. These particularly concern civil servants and other government employees who have yet to meet the requirement of ten years of service. The matter requires careful assessment under the applicable personnel regulations to ensure that employee transfers are conducted properly and do not lead to administrative disputes.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government must reconcile the physical inventory with the administrative records while ensuring that the status of every asset and employee is clearly documented. This diligence is essential to prevent discrepancies once responsibility for the assets and hospital operations passes to the receiving local government.
NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO AUDIT ASSET DATA: North Sumatra Deputy Governor Surya urges all parties to document the condition of every asset transparently. The North Sumatra Provincial Inspectorate will review the inventory data before the government grants final approval for the transfer. (PHOTO: Munawar Harahap)
Verification and Transparency Before Final Approval
In response to these challenges, Surya urged all parties to disclose information transparently and avoid concealing the actual condition of any assets. Items that are damaged or cannot be found during physical inspections must still be recorded. The findings must subsequently be documented in an official handover report.
This approach is intended to ensure the accuracy of the inventory while providing an administrative basis for resolving discrepancies between official records and actual conditions in the field. Transparent documentation will enable the government to establish the status of the assets and determine appropriate solutions based on the available evidence.
Through its inspectorate, the North Sumatra Provincial Government has also committed to conducting a formal review of all inventory data before granting final approval for the transfer. The audit is intended to ensure that the data are consistent, the documentation is complete and all applicable regulations governing the management and transfer of state assets are observed.
Surya urged the regional authorities not to postpone issues that could still be resolved within the remaining period. He also said he was prepared to arrange direct coordination meetings in the Nias region or intensive virtual meetings if necessary to accelerate decision-making.
"We have only 13 days left. Everything we can accomplish within this period must be completed together. If direct discussions in Nias or intensive virtual meetings are necessary, we should begin today so that we can achieve concrete results," Surya concluded.
With the deadline set for 31 October 2026, the task force must address outstanding issues concerning the inventory, documentation and personnel arrangements simultaneously. The success of the process will depend not only on the speed of administrative procedures but also on accurate data and legal certainty in transferring the assets of dr. M. Thomsen Nias Regional Hospital from the Nias Regency Government to the Gunungsitoli City Government. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Ahmad Zulfikar | EDITOR: Fik Sagala