Four-day technical guidance aims to improve SPIP maturity and accountability at BP Batam
BP Batam continues to push for enhanced good governance through a focused SPIP assessment training program, engaging over 100 internal assessors in a critical four-day initiative.
Commitment to Internal Control Excellence
The Batam Indonesia Free Zone Authority (BP Batam), through its Bureau of Organization, Compliance, and Risk Management, held a four-day Technical Guidance (Bimtek) for the Integrated Government Internal Control System (SPIP) Assessment. Hosted at the IT Centre, Batam Centre, the training ran from August 5–8, 2025, and was officially opened by BP Batam’s Deputy for Administration and Finance, Alexander Zulkarnain.
A total of 112 participants—comprising central assessors and self-assessment evaluators from various BP Batam units—attended the session. The event featured expert speakers from Indonesia’s Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), including Senior Auditors Suko Sarjono, Budi Wiyono, and Andry Ritonga.
Elevating SPIP Maturity and Awareness
Zulkarnain highlighted that BP Batam had reached a 2024 SPIP maturity score of 3.292, which corresponds to Level 3 (Defined) out of five in the national SPIP maturity model. While this is a commendable benchmark, Zulkarnain emphasized the agency’s ongoing commitment to improving internal controls, stressing that SPIP implementation is a collective responsibility, not merely a regulatory formality.
“With shared roles and awareness, BP Batam’s internal control will improve, ensuring strategic goals are achieved,” he stated.
Developing Quality Assessors for Sustainable Growth
Beyond compliance, the training aims to enhance assessor competence and the quality of evaluations. Participants are expected to actively contribute to strengthening SPIP implementation across the agency. Zulkarnain urged those trained to become knowledge multipliers, spreading understanding throughout BP Batam to collectively elevate the institution’s internal control maturity.
Regulatory Foundation and National Standards
Endry Abzan, Head of the Bureau of Organization, Compliance, and Risk Management, reaffirmed the importance of the SPIP maturity assessment, which is conducted annually by BPKP. These evaluations are mandated by Government Regulation No. 60 of 2008 and BPKP Regulation No. 5 of 2021, which provide the framework for integrated SPIP maturity in government entities.
SPIP maturity levels include:
- Level 1: Initial (Rintisan)
- Level 2: Developing (Berkembang)
- Level 3: Defined (Terdefinisi)
- Level 4: Managed (Terkelola)
- Level 5: Measurable (Terukur)
BP Batam currently resides at Level 3, with clear ambitions to reach higher levels of internal governance maturity.
Strengthening BP Batam’s Strategic Accountability
Abzan stressed that the goal of SPIP assessments is to boost financial efficiency, transparency, and institutional accountability. Through targeted training, BP Batam aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement in line with good governance principles. The involvement of Quality Assurance Teams alongside assessors ensures robust evaluation and oversight.
“This four-day session is vital for enhancing the capability of central assessors, self-assessment evaluators, and quality assurance teams at BP Batam,” said Abzan.
BP Batam’s commitment to SPIP maturity through structured training underscores a broader national push toward good governance and responsible public financial management. As regional development accelerates, especially in trade zones like Batam, consistent improvement in internal control systems becomes essential—not just for Indonesia, but also for neighboring economies such as Singapore that rely on strong cross-border cooperation.
Sources: BP Batam (2025) , TransKepri.com (2025)
Keywords: BP Batam, SPIP Maturity, Government Internal Control, Good Governance, Risk Management
