Corruption Always Begin With Maladministration
The Ombudsman receives a litany of reports about conflicts over land, civil servant recruitment, and now the appointments of acting regional heads. The agency calls for budget cuts as a sanction for the regions in the red zone for failing to meet the public service compliance standards.
Abdul Manan
June 27, 2022
THE law mandates Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia to oversee the public service compliance of all ministries, institutions as well as the regional governments. It receives thousands of reports each year with most frequently reported cases being those related to land, recruitment, and the police performance. Aside from following up on the complaints,the Ombudsman can also investigate issues that come under public scrutiny such as the shortag
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