# Indonesian regional revenue optimization efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-regional-revenue-optimization-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-10T03:32:09.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Indonesian regional governments are implementing various strategies to optimize regional original income (PAD) and improve tax compliance through digitalization and targeted enforcement.

In Ciamis, the Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) has focused on asset optimization, managing tax receivables to minimize bad debts, and promoting digital transaction literacy via QRIS payments. By late 2026, the agency also initiated special operations targeting vehicles that failed to re-register to increase motor vehicle tax awareness.

Other regions have reported varying progress toward revenue targets. In Padang, the local government is pursuing a target of Rp1.04 trillion for the 2026 amended budget. As of September 7, 2026, the city realized Rp628.586 billion, representing approximately 64.43 percent of the total target. Officials are working to bridge a remaining gap of roughly Rp128.646 billion to meet the third-quarter goal.

Serang has also reported steady growth in PAD, with revenue rising from Rp289.86 billion in 2024 to Rp399.91 billion in 2025, a 37.97 percent increase. For the 2026 fiscal year, Serang has set a target of Rp553.24 billion, which is a projected increase of 90.87 percent compared to the 2024 baseline. Meanwhile, Medan continues to prioritize strengthening motor vehicle tax compliance and accelerating the digitalization of local government transactions.

## Claims

- The Padang City Government set a 2026 Regional Original Income (PAD) target of Rp1.04 trillion. (single source)
- As of September 7, 2026, Padang City achieved Rp628.586 billion in PAD, representing 64.43 percent of the target. (single source)
- Ciamis Regency Bapenda is conducting special operations for vehicles that have not re-registered between July and September 2026. (single source)
- Medan City Bapenda is working to increase Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) compliance and accelerate regional digitalization. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Serang and Padang report shifts in regional revenue trends

Indonesian cities Serang and Padang report significant shifts in Regional Original Income (PAD), with Serang seeing 37.97% growth and Padang aiming for a Rp1.04 trillion target in 2026.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-regional-governments-implement-tax-compliance-and-revenue-strategies

### 2026-08-18: Ciamis Regional Revenue Agency targets asset optimization and digital payment growth

Bapenda Ciamis is working to optimize regional revenue through asset management and tax collection, while promoting digital payments via QRIS through community programs and subsidized goods.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciamis-regional-revenue-agency-targets-asset-optimization-and-digital-payment-growth

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