Why Commissioners with an Auditor Background Like Agus Joko Pramono are Important in the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
Strong Leadership: Bringing Auditors to the KPK for Corruption Eradication
Efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia require leaders who not only have legal insight but also expertise in financial auditing. In this regard, 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 current selection of KPK leadership candidates, three names have emerged as worthy of consideration: Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata. All three bring experience and expertise in the field of auditing that will make a significant contribution to combating corruption in Indonesia in the future.
These three candidates have a solid educational background in finance, all graduates of the State College of Accountancy (STAN). Agus Joko Pramono, who served as a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) from 2013-2019, and as Vice Chairman of the BPK from 2019-2023, is known for his extensive experience in overseeing state finances.
I Nyoman Wara, currently serving as the Chief Auditor at BPK, has a long track record of 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 to combat corruption and uphold the integrity of state finances.
Internationally Recognized Leadership: Agus Joko Pramono’s Global Experience as an Important Asset for the KPK
All three KPK leadership candidates with auditing backgrounds, namely Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata, have equally strong national-level experience. However, Agus Joko Pramono brings an additional advantage with an impressive track record on the international stage. He has served as the Vice Chairman of the United Nations Independent Audit Advisory Committee (UN-IAAC) and 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 auditing and accountability. Meanwhile, the IDI, an international institution under the umbrella of Intosai (International Organisation 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, headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
The presence of a KPK commissioner with an auditing background is increasingly important to strengthen financial oversight and accountability in corruption eradication. Agus Joko Pramono’s international experience gives the KPK a highly relevant global perspective in handling large-scale corruption cases.
In KPK’s history, 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 a career as an auditor at the Supreme Audit Agency (BPKP). Such experience emphasizes the importance of a deep understanding of financial auditing in combating corruption at the national and international levels.
