Bali’s Vice Governor, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, addressed pointed questions from four DPRD Bali factions regarding a Rp712 billion (approximately $42.8 million USD) budget surplus (SiLPA) for the 2025 fiscal year. The DPRD’s concerns centered around the large sum remaining unspent and the justification for its accumulation. Giri Prasta offered explanations to the council members, aiming to provide transparency and address their criticisms. Details of the explanation were not fully provided in the initial report. The surplus represents funds left over after the previous year's budget execution. The DPRD will likely continue scrutiny over budget management and allocation in Bali. This event highlights the importance of financial accountability within regional governance in Indonesia.