By: Gita Anjani )*
The government continues to strengthen supervision of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the company. This step is part of a major strategy in creating clean governance in the State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) environment, especially PLN, which has a vital role in providing electricity to the community. By tightening the supervision system, the potential for deviations that can harm the state can be suppressed early on.
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) also plays a role in this effort by providing assistance to PLN in compiling and strengthening internal regulations. The KPK also helps improve the complaint handling system at PLN, so that any indication of deviation can be detected more quickly. With an increasingly strict system, the room for individuals who want to commit corruption becomes increasingly narrow. In fact, this supervision is believed to be able to prevent acts of corruption from the very beginning, because every violation will immediately receive attention from the relevant authorities.
The synergy between PLN and the KPK in efforts to prevent corruption is nothing new. For a long time, the two have collaborated to strengthen the implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) in the PLN environment. With better corporate governance, PLN can focus more on carrying out its duties as an electricity service provider without being distracted by integrity issues. This commitment is also in line with the government’s vision in building transparent and professional BUMN.
Minister of BUMN, Erick Thohir, emphasized that all state-owned companies must transform towards more transparent governance. He encouraged all BUMN, including PLN, to actively participate in cooperation programs with anti-corruption institutions to improve internal and external supervision. With a more open system, every budget management can be accounted for more clearly, so that public trust in BUMN will increase.
In addition to cooperation with the KPK, PLN also implements various internal supervision mechanisms. One significant step taken is the implementation of the Anti-Bribery Management System (SMAP) which refers to the international standard ISO 37001:2016. This policy is implemented not only at PLN headquarters, but also in its subsidiaries, such as PLN Enjiniring, which has a strategic role in the electricity sector. With the implementation of SMAP, every transaction and budget management in the company can be audited more strictly, so that the potential for bribery and other irregularities can be minimized.
As part of this commitment, PLN Enjiniring also tightens the rules related to gratification. All employees and partners are required to understand and comply with the limitations related to giving or receiving gifts that can cause a conflict of interest. In addition, PLN Enjiniring also requires all managerial levels to report their assets through the State Officials’ Wealth Report (LHKPN). This step aims to ensure transparency at every level of leadership in the company.
Increased supervision is also carried out through the Fraud Risk Assessment mechanism which is routinely implemented to detect potential fraud in every line of business. Strengthening internal control is expected to prevent corrupt practices from the planning stage to project implementation. Not only that, PLN Enjiniring also provides a Whistle Blowing System as a means for employees or partners to report alleged violations anonymously. With this system, any indication of fraud can be followed up immediately without worrying about pressure or intervention from certain parties.
On the other hand, corruption prevention efforts are also supported by the implementation of the Compliance Online System (COS), which allows for the recording and monitoring of potential gratification and conflicts of interest on a regular basis. This system ensures that every transaction carried out by PLN and its subsidiaries can be monitored properly, so that there is no loophole for unlawful actions.
PLN Enjiniring President Director, Chairani Rachmatullah, emphasized that the commitment to implementing clean and corruption-free governance principles is a top priority. The implementation of ISO 37001:2016, according to him, is real evidence of PLN’s seriousness in maintaining integrity and accountability in the company’s operations. With strict supervision and a firm anti-corruption policy, PLN is increasingly ready to face challenges in providing energy for the community without being overshadowed by deviant practices.
The government’s efforts to strengthen supervision at PLN have also received support from various parties. Spokesperson for Advocacy for Indonesia Raya, Fadli R., appreciated the government’s steps in uncovering corruption cases that occurred in the electricity sector. According to him, the transThe efficiency in managing public funds must continue to be improved so that every rupiah spent truly provides benefits to the community. He also emphasized that various elements of society will continue to monitor the resolution of corruption cases that are obstacles to national development.
With increasingly strict supervision at PLN, it is hoped that every project and program that is carried out can run more efficiently and transparently. Success in preventing corruption in the PLN environment will not only have an impact on the company’s performance, but also on improving electricity services for the community. The government believes that with clean governance, PLN will be stronger in carrying out its mission as a reliable and sustainable energy provider.
In the future, these preventive measures will continue to be strengthened with various innovations in the supervision system. The government emphasizes that there will be no tolerance for corrupt practices in BUMN, including PLN.
)* Public Policy Observer
