Why Commissioners with an Auditor Background Like Agus Joko Pramono are Important in the KPK
Strong Leadership: Bringing Auditors to the KPK for Corruption Eradication
The efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia require leaders who are not only legally knowledgeable, but also have expertise in financial auditing. In this case, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) needs to strengthen its ranks with leaders from an auditing background to ensure that state finances are managed with high accountability.
In the selection of KPK leadership candidates this time, three names have emerged as noteworthy: Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata. All three bring experience and expertise in auditing that will contribute significantly to combating corruption in Indonesia in the future.
These three candidates have a solid educational base in finance, all graduating from the State Accounting College (STAN). Agus Joko Pramono, who has served as a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) from 2013-2019, and as Deputy Chairman of BPK from 2019-2023, is known for his extensive experience in overseeing state finances.
I Nyoman Wara, who currently serves as the Chief Auditor at BPK, has a long track record in ensuring transparency in public finances. Meanwhile, Michael Rolandi has built his career focusing on financial oversight in local governments, making him a valuable asset in strengthening financial governance at the local level.
With experience and expertise in auditing, these three candidates are expected to bring a new perspective in combating corruption and maintaining the integrity of state finances.
International-Level Leadership: Agus Joko Pramono’s Global Experience as an Important Asset for the KPK
The three KPK leadership candidates from an auditing background, namely Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata, all have strong national-level experience. However, Agus Joko Pramono has an additional advantage with an impressive track record on the international stage. He has served as the Deputy Chair of the United Nations Independent Audit Advisory Committee (UN-IAAC) as well as a member of the Intosai Development Initiative (IDI).
The UN-IAAC, a body under the UN General Assembly, provides recommendations and advice to the UN Secretary-General on audits and accountability. Meanwhile, the IDI, an international institution under Intosai (International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions), focuses on enhancing audit capacity in developing countries and is based in Norway. Intosai itself is a global organization consisting of financial audit institutions from around the world and headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
The presence of KPK commissioners with an auditing background is increasingly important to strengthen financial oversight and accountability in combating corruption. Agus Joko Pramono’s international experience provides the KPK with a highly relevant global perspective in handling large-scale corruption cases.
In the history of the KPK, the role of experienced auditors in leadership has proven to be effective. One example is Alexander Marwata, who served as a KPK commissioner from 2015 to 2024, after previously having a career as an auditor at the Supreme Audit Agency (BPKP). Such experiences underscore the importance of a deep understanding of financial auditing in combating corruption at the national and international levels.
Source: https://bandungraya.inews.id/read/493452/pentingnya-memiliki-komisioner-berlatar-belakang-auditor-di-kpk