Government finally spoke up about how state officials pay raises. According to the Minister of Finance (Finance) Sri Mulyani, until now there has been no plan to raise the salaries of state officials.

Sri Mulyani explained that the program setting the salaries of state officials have been discussed with the Ministry of Administrative Reform (PAN) and the House of Representatives (DPR). However, Finance Minister did not explain when the discussion was conducted.

“Have you ever discussed about the arrangement, but it all until today not been implemented,” Sri Mulyani said after accompanying the President in the event Feed the World, hosted Chamber of Commerce, Friday (29/1/2010).

The reason, because there are still some things that have not been resolved. Unfortunately, Sri Mulyani reluctant to explain in more detail what the reason. However, Ministry of Finance to ensure that no salary increase plan. “There is no raise, just calm down,” said Sri Mulyani.

Sri Mulyani added, together with the Ministry of PAN has surveyed all state officials, among others, the ministers, Chairman of the House of Representatives, Chairman of the DPD, Chairman of the Assembly, governors, regents / mayor, the Chief Justice, and Chief Justice Kosntitusi. According to Sri Mulyani, the survey was conducted to see equality and balance of each officer in carrying out their duties and functions.

“What I do with that time Minister of PAN is made of scenarios to create a harmony,” he said.

Earlier, Chairman of the House Budget Harry Azhar Azis admitted that the Parliament and government have agreed to raise the state officials. Big budget allocated Rp 158 trillion