JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government, through the Regional Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency, confirmed that the reduction in central government transfer funds to regions will not affect the additional employee income allowance for civil servants.

This statement was conveyed by Jimmy Alberto Thesia, Acting Head of Regional Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency of Papua, who clarified that there has been no decrease in transfer funds under the General Allocation Fund scheme.

“In fact, the General Allocation Fund has increased by IDR 99 billion,” he said.

However, Jimmy noted that other funding sources had experienced a decline, while the number of employees remained around 8,000.

“We continue to maintain the Employee Allowance scheme as part of our welfare policy to motivate employees in performing their duties,” he added.

According to Jimmy, the main issue arising from the reduction in central government transfers is a decrease in government operational capacity, rather than a decline in employee welfare.

Therefore, in 2026, besides aligning programs with the governor’s vision and mission, Jimmy said the provincial government would prioritize only essential programs.

“I am confident that under the current governor’s leadership, there will be strategic measures to address this issue so that the impact of reduced transfer funds can be minimized,” he concluded. ***