One of the duties and functions of the State Financial Audit is related to the procurement of goods, both domestically and internationally. In procuring goods, especially those related to defense and security, that receive tax breaks, an in-depth understanding of import procedures is required so that the fair value of the procurement can be assessed.
To meet these competency requirements, the Directorate General of Audit I (AKN I), in collaboration with the Training Institute of State Financial Audit (Badiklat PKN), held Training on Understanding Import Procedures to Support Audits within AKN I, which was held online and face to face, in the Pola Room of the Central BPK Office, Jakarta, Monday (26/6).
BPK Member I, Nyoman Adhi Suryadnyana, personally opened this training activity. In his briefing, he revealed AKN I plays an important role in audits, especially in defense and security. A high level of security fosters trust from internal and external parties, which in turn can improve the economic sector in the country.
He further said that the defense industry is still importing equipment. Therefore, BPK’s audit is needed to ensure that import procedures related to defense and security sector procurement have been carried out correctly, economically, and efficiently. On this occasion, he also advised that this education and training activity could be a means to exchange ideas and information and establish relationships with institutions that carry out imports.
In remarks delivered by the Director General of the Training Institute for State Financial Audit, Suwarni Dyah Setyaningsih expressed her appreciation and was very supportive of the request for training submitted by AKN I. She also said that Badiklat PKN offered training using a problem solve learning approach, namely training according to the needs of the work units in supporting the implementation of inspection tasks.
Also, present at this activity, State Finance Director General of Audit I (Tortama I), Akhsanul Khaq, said that this activity was very important in supporting the implementation of AKN I’s duties, especially in understanding import procedures in a more structured manner, as well as increasing audit and supporting competencies in AKN I work units.
The training activities were held for three days from 26-27 June and July 3 and were attended by 314 participants of structural, functional, and officials within AKN I. Through this training, it is hoped that it will further enhance the knowledge and competence of auditors, especially in AKN I, in carrying out audits duties and ensuring accountability in defense and security.