Beyond its stunning landscape and beautiful culture, Bali, the “Island of the Gods,” boasts another impressive title: Indonesia’s leading champion in corruption prevention.
For an incredible four years in a row, Bali Provincial Government has secured the top spot in national corruption prevention rankings. This remarkable achievement reflects the unwavering commitment and relentless efforts of Balinese local authorities to establish a transparent and accountable governance system.
This recognition comes from the meticulous Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP) program, implemented by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK RI). The MCP program plays a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of regional corruption prevention measures. It utilizes a comprehensive framework that assesses various aspects of governance:
- Planning and Policy Making: This involves scrutinizing the transparency and integrity of government planning processes, ensuring they are free from undue influence.
- Budget Allocation and Management: The MCP program meticulously examines how the budget is allocated and managed, identifying and addressing potential loopholes for misuse of funds.
- Procurement and Service Delivery: A core focus is ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent procurement procedures to minimize favoritism or corruption in awarding contracts.
- Human Resource Management: The program also assesses government practices in areas like recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary measures. A robust system helps prevent the infiltration of corrupt individuals into the civil service.
- Public Participation and Social Control: Recognizing the importance of public involvement, the MCP program evaluates measures taken by the government to facilitate public participation and encourage citizens to report suspected corruption.
Bali’s consistent top ranking highlights the effectiveness of its corruption prevention strategies. Their efforts translated to continuously climbing scores over the past four years: 98.57% in 2020, 98.86% in 2021, and a peak of 99.20% in 2022. While there was a slight dip to 98.37% in 2023, Bali remains a frontrunner in Indonesia’s efforts to prevent corruption.
