MoSA Strengthen Data Validation in Bengkulu Through Integrated Assessment

REJANG LEBONG (July 26, 2033) - The Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) relies on data validation to enhance the quality of services provided to vulnerable groups, such as recipients. This is following Minister Tri Rismaharini's directive to all MoSA employees to systematically and perpetually maintain data accuracy to enhance social welfare services.

The Centre of Dharma Guna in Bengkulu, one of MoSA's technical units, organized a technical brief on the topic "Synergy of Social Welfare Programmes to Build Well-being in Society Through Integrated Assessment and ATENSI" at the Social Office of Rejang Lebong in Bengkulu. On July 25–27, 2023, several chiefs of social offices, heads of rehabilitation services, and social companions from 10 regencies and cities within The Centre of Dharma Guna Bengkulu's service area attended the event.

The Head of Dharma Guna Centre, Syam Wuryani, stated in her speech that the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA) conducts annual data collection. She stated, "We conduct data collection through integrated assessment to increase data quality, which will result in the validity and speedy distribution of aid to recipients."

MoSA has set an assessment target of 6,150 persons for the Dharma Guna Centre work area for 2023. This goal comprises 2,050 children, 2,050 persons with disabilities, and 2,050 senior citizens.

Syam also requested that all participants maintain synergy between institutions, reduce sectoral egos and promote the public interest. This includes volunteer groups such as Disaster Response Volunteers (Tagana), District Social Welfare Workers, Social Rehabilitation Companions, and Community Youth Organisations (Karang Taruna).

"Following Minister Risma's directives, so that there are no more barriers between organizations with their flags, including social pillars and other volunteer groups, it is time for us to work together in line with the principle of social solidarity to eliminate social problems on the ground," she stated.

Valid data is the foundation for preventing manipulation that results in off-target assistance. When conducting assessments for data validation, professionalism and accountability from assessors are therefore expected to be excellent.

Regent of Rejang Lebong Syamsul Effendy stated that MoSA is fully committed to providing services to beneficiaries and addressing other social issues. Good coordination, effective communication, and synergy between organizations are required to maximize performance. The briefing is not novel, but it should be conducted routinely.

"Effective assessment will increase the precision of assistance provided to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and children," Syamsul said

Syamsul also stated that synergy begins at the bottom level with officers, village and district leaders, and social officers.

"They should maintain synergy and perform their duties and functions effectively so that work can proceed smoothly and data is of high quality," he said.

Iskandar ZO, the head of the Bengkulu Province Social Office, delivered a discourse on The Importance of Social Assistance Target Accuracy for Recipients. Riky Musriza, Head of the Section of Economic and Finance on Deputy of Intelligence of Bengkulu Provincial Prosecutor's Office, delivered a lecture on The Role of the Prosecutor's Office in Securing and Guiding the Distribution of Social Assistance.