According to the Supreme Audit Agency there were irregularities of US$33 billion in Social Assistance Funds (Dana Bantuan Sosial) in 2007-2010. Allocated through poverty eradication programs for the regions, the funds are being diverted to finance local election campaigns with incumbent regional heads using the money to secure electoral support from political parties and buy votes with promises of government projects, donations and other 'social spending' activities.
Kompas - November 30, 2011