Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- The Indonesian Supreme Audit Board (BPK) and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have agreed to strengthen synergy in overseeing the implementation of the government's strategic programs and policies.

In a statement cited here on Tuesday, the BPK stated that both institutions share the same view on the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of state funds, particularly in programs on food and energy security as well as water management.

"The BPK is committed to ensuring that we strictly refer to the principle of accountability in our audits. We hope that the synergy between the MPR and the BPK will remain solid," BPK Head Isma Yatun remarked when receiving MPR representatives in Jakart...