Kepala Desa Diduga Korupsi 6 Miliar, Dana CSR untuk Drainase Sungai

Summary

A village head (Kades) submitted a proposal for funding a drainage canal project, which was approved by PT JRBM for IDR 99.88 million in 2023. However, issues arose regarding the management of the funds, as the project was not properly processed under village governance regulations. The bidding process was flawed, with the contract awarded to CP A Prima, a company led by the village head himself. An audit by BPKP revealed significant financial mismanagement, with the drainage system deemed completely nonfunctional and wasteful, leading to a loss of IDR 6.65 million.

Takeaways

• 😀 A village head submitted a proposal for funding a drainage canal project worth IDR 99,880,000 to PT JRBM in 2023.
• 😀 The funding was approved and allocated gradually, based on the progress of the work.
• 😀 The allocated funds were not managed according to village governance rules or included in the village's financial plan (APBDes).
• 😀 The tendering process for the project was irregular, and the company CP A Prima, led by the village head himself, won the contract.
• 😀 The audit by the Indonesian Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) revealed that the country suffered a loss of IDR 6,657,700 due to mismanagement.
• 😀 The drainage canal project was deemed a total failure, as it was not functional and could not be used.
• 😀 The project was considered a total loss (total los) based on the BPKP audit findings during their field inspection.
• 😀 The mismanagement and lack of governance in handling the project funds violated regulations for village governance and financial transparency.
• 😀 The project was publicly criticized for not providing any benefits or functionality despite the funds allocated.
• 😀 The issue was covered by Kompas TV, which highlighted the irregularities and failures surrounding the drainage project.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the proposal submitted by the village head?

The proposal submitted by the village head aimed to request financial assistance for the construction of drainage channels for agricultural fields.

How much funding was allocated for the project, and how was it disbursed?

The project was allocated a total of IDR 99.88 million, which was approved by PT JRBM in 2023. The funds were disbursed gradually based on the progress of the work.

What issues were raised about the allocation of funds for the project?

The allocation of funds was not properly managed according to village government governance rules, and it did not go through the APBDes (Village Budget) as required.

Who was awarded the contract for the project, and what concerns arose about this decision?

The contract for the project was awarded to CP A Prima, a company whose director is the village head (Kades) himself, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

What financial irregularity was identified by the BPKP auditor?

The BPKP auditor found that the state funds were misused, with an estimated loss of IDR 6.657.7 million due to improper project execution.

What was the outcome of the drainage channel project according to the BPKP audit?

The drainage channel project was deemed a total failure ('total loss') by the BPKP auditor, as the channels were found to be non-functional, ineffective, and unable to be used for their intended purpose.

Was the project considered successful or beneficial for the village?

No, the project was not considered beneficial for the village as it failed to deliver the promised infrastructure and did not address the intended agricultural drainage needs.

What allegations were made regarding the village head's involvement in the project?

There were allegations of misconduct and potential corruption, as the village head (Kades) was both the person who initiated the proposal and the director of the company that won the contract.

What role did PT JRBM play in this project?

PT JRBM was responsible for approving and disbursing the funds for the project, though there were issues with how the funds were managed and allocated.

What did the report conclude about the channel drainage project?

The report concluded that the drainage project was a failure due to poor execution, resulting in a total loss of the allocated funds and no functional infrastructure.