LABUHANBATU SELATAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Regent of Labuhanbatu Selatan Fery Sahputra Simatupang has reaffirmed the regional government's commitment to strengthening governance while preventing corruption.
The commitment was demonstrated through the signing of a joint agreement to improve planning and budgeting processes, as well as the procurement of goods and services, by regents and mayors and Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) chairpersons from all regencies and cities across the Province of
Sumatera Utara.
The signing took place on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Raja Inal Siregar Hall at the Sumatera Utara Governor's Office. The event was part of a coordination meeting aimed at strengthening governance and preventing corruption in regional administration across the Province of Sumatera Utara.
Regent of
Labuhanbatu Selatan Fery Sahputra Simatupang attended the event alongside Governor of
Sumatera Utara Bobby Afif Nasution, other regional heads, and DPRD chairpersons from regencies and cities throughout the province.
Strengthening Governance
The event began with the reading of the joint commitment led by Governor of
Sumatera Utara Bobby Afif Nasution. Regional heads and DPRD chairpersons subsequently signed the commitment document as an expression of their shared agreement to improve
governance in their respective regions.
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Komjen Pol (Ret.) Akhmad Wiyagus, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Chairman Johanis Tanak, representative of the Republic of Indonesia's Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) Setya Nugraha, and representatives of the National Public Procurement Agency (LKPP) also attended the signing.
The joint commitment covers several key areas of regional administration, ranging from planning and budgeting to the procurement of goods and services and internal oversight.
Improving governance is an important component in ensuring that regional government policies and budget allocations are properly planned, implemented on a clear legal basis, and accounted for to the public.
The measures are also intended to ensure that regional development programs are implemented in accordance with applicable regulations while reducing the risk of irregularities at various stages of government programs.
In his address, Governor of Sumatera Utara Bobby Nasution said the meeting, initiated jointly by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Corruption Eradication Commission, provided an important opportunity for regional governments across Sumatera Utara to strengthen their corruption prevention efforts.
According to Bobby, regional governments must identify and prevent potential administrative violations at an early stage. Corruption prevention cannot be carried out by a single institution alone, but requires the commitment and involvement of various stakeholders.
Regional governments, DPRD, and all relevant stakeholders must establish mutually supportive governance so that public administration operates in accordance with applicable regulations.
The presence of regional heads and DPRD chairpersons from all regencies and cities in
Sumatera Utara also provided an opportunity to evaluate and improve
governance in their respective regions.
Bobby emphasized the importance of integrity at every stage of public administration. He said corruption prevention must be carried out comprehensively because regional development involves numerous institutions and stakeholders.
STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE: Governor of
Sumatera Utara Bobby Nasution explains the importance of commitment from regional governments and DPRD to improve
governance and prevent corruption. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
Strengthening Internal Oversight
During the forum, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Akhmad Wiyagus and KPK Chairman Johanis Tanak discussed efforts to strengthen integrity and prevent corruption in regional administration.
Johanis Tanak highlighted the importance of strengthening the role of the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP). Internal oversight bodies hold a strategic position in helping regional governments identify potential irregularities at an early stage.
A strengthened
APIP structure can help regional governments identify various problems while they are still at an early stage. This allows corrective measures to be taken before a problem develops into a more serious matter.
This function is also important to ensure that public administration continues to operate in accordance with applicable regulations. Effective oversight enables regional governments to review and improve processes that could potentially lead to administrative problems.
Akhmad Wiyagus likewise emphasized the importance of
APIP in supporting efforts to prevent corruption within regional governments.
Effective internal oversight can help ensure that all administrative processes remain within the applicable legal framework. At the same time, APIP can serve as a partner to regional governments in improving governance.
Strengthening this oversight function has become increasingly important because planning, budgeting, procurement of goods and services, and the implementation of development programs are closely interconnected.
Each of these stages requires an adequate control system to ensure that public administration is carried out properly, transparently, and accountably.
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL IRREGULARITIES EARLY: KPK Chairman Johanis Tanak explains the importance of strengthening the role of the Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus (APIP) in identifying potential irregularities at an early stage. (PHOTO: Jhon Fitra Sagala)
Labuhanbatu Selatan Maintains Long-Term Commitment
The participation of Regent of
Labuhanbatu Selatan Fery Sahputra Simatupang in the signing of the joint commitment underscores the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Government's commitment to improving
governance.
The commitment covers several key areas, particularly planning, budgeting, procurement of goods and services, and internal oversight.
For the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Government, improving
governance is part of efforts to ensure that all development processes comply with regulations while remaining focused on the interests of the public.
Regional development cannot be assessed solely by the number of programs and activities implemented. Planning, budgeting, implementation, and oversight are also critical in ensuring that every program achieves its established objectives.
Transparent and accountable
governance provides the foundation for ensuring that the use of public resources remains traceable and accountable. The regional government must also ensure that every decision and use of budgetary resources is based on a clear foundation and complies with applicable regulations.
Through the joint forum, the governments of regencies and cities across Sumatera Utara, together with their respective DPRD, expressed their readiness to improve governance in a concrete, consistent, and sustainable manner.
For the
Labuhanbatu Selatan Government, the commitment is part of its efforts to strengthen integrity in public administration while ensuring that regional development delivers benefits to the community.
Corruption prevention requires more than simply signing a commitment. Regional governments must strengthen their systems, ensure effective oversight, and consistently enforce compliance with regulations across all areas of administration.
Through continuous improvements in
governance, regional governments are expected to establish more transparent, accountable, and integrity-driven administrative processes. The joint commitment between regional governments and DPRD is therefore part of broader efforts to strengthen
corruption prevention in regional administration across
Sumatera Utara.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Jhon Fitra Sagala | EDITOR: Fik Sagala