Indonesia’s Minister of Social Affairs, Saifullah Yusuf, stated that the quality of data regarding social assistance (bansos) recipients has significantly improved. While acknowledging that the data is not yet 100% accurate, Minister Yusuf asserts it is considerably better than before. The statement was made in Semarang, where he highlighted ongoing efforts to refine and validate recipient information. This improvement is crucial for ensuring aid reaches those most in need effectively. He did not detail specific shortcomings but indicated continued work is being done to address inaccuracies. The Ministry aims for a fully reliable dataset to optimize social assistance programs across Indonesia. This ongoing refinement process reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in social welfare distribution.