JAKARTA, The Indonesia Post – The warning delivered by the Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri about the use of disaster funds must be careful in accordance with their designation, it does not mean that local governments need help. Local governments oppose not being afraid to procure, but still must comply with statutory regulations.
“For the organizers of the procurement of goods and services in an emergency situation but can be carried out by self-management, but with a note, the organizer has the ability and must be in accordance with the provisions,” Firli Bahuri told the press.
According to him, the process of procuring goods and services can be carried out as long as there are no criminal acts of corruption. “Do not hesitate in carrying out tenders, procurement of goods and services,” said Firli.
In addition to the existing laws and regulations, Firli reminded that the procurement of goods and services related to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, referring to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Circular No. 08 of 2020 concerning the Use of the Budget for the Implementation of Goods / Services Procurement, in the framework of Accelerating Handling of Coronavirus Covid-19 related to the Prevention of Corruption.
“Circular letter is addressed to the Coronavirus Covid-19 Epidemic Handling Task Force from the Central Government to the Regional Government. That is as a guide in the procurement of goods and services in emergency situations like now. Procurement of goods and services must prioritize the best price (value for money) that is accompanied by the principles of transparent, accountable, and effective, “explained Firli. (Eddy / bbs).
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