Regional Development Planning Board (Bappeda) judged the 2016 City budget (APBD) composition is much better than ever.

“The budget efficiency from Bappeda’s perspective shown this year APBD composition is much better. The percentage of direct expenditure increase,” said Saefullah, City Secretary when opened the socialization of legal information against TP4D role at City Hall, Wednesday (11/25).

He hoped the proposal review from Regional Working Unit (SKPD/UKPD) within general policy of 2016 City Budget (APBD)'s priorities and preliminary thresholds (KUA PPAS) could be finalized this week.

“I expect it can be finished this week,” he stated.

Saefullah continued, after the whole proposed activity reviewed, City Budget Preparation Team (TPAD) then composing mail to Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) of Budgetary Board regarding 2016 KUA PPAS revision.

“We’ll get back to them in a form of KUA PPAS. By expectation executive and legislative willing to sign the document,” he hoped.

In addition, City Administration along with DPRD to hold plenary meeting followed by a working meeting with board committees until the finalization of City Budget’s draft (RAPBD) until it proposed to Home Ministry.

"We're working on it now," he disclosed.