Why Commissioners with an Auditor Background Like Agus Joko Pramono are Important in the KPK
Strong Leadership: Bringing Auditors to the KPK for Corruption Eradication
The effort to eradicate corruption in Indonesia requires leadership that is not only legally savvy, but also has expertise in financial auditing. In this case, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) needs to strengthen its team with leaders from an auditing background to ensure that state finances are managed with high accountability.
In the selection of KPK leadership candidates this time, three names have emerged as notable candidates: Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata. All three bring experience and expertise in the field of auditing that will contribute significantly to the future anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia.
These three candidates have a solid educational background in finance, all graduates of the State College of Accountancy (STAN). Agus Joko Pramono, who has served as a member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) from 2013-2019, and Deputy Chairman of 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 their experience and expertise in auditing, these three candidates are expected to bring a fresh perspective in combating corruption and maintaining the integrity of state finances.
International-level Leadership: Agus Joko Pramono’s Global Experience as an Important Asset for the KPK
All three KPK leadership candidates with an auditing background, Agus Joko Pramono, I Nyoman Wara, and Michael Rolandi Cesnanta Brata, each have 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 audit and accountability. Meanwhile, the IDI, an international organization under 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 and based in Vienna, Austria.
The presence of KPK commissioners with an auditing background is increasingly important to strengthen financial oversight and accountability in combating corruption. Agus Joko Pramono’s international experience provides the KPK with 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 previously working as an auditor at the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP). Such experiences underscore the importance of a deep understanding of financial auditing in combating corruption at the national and international levels.
