TANAH GROGOT — SALUT Merdeka Tana Paser, a regional service center of Universitas Terbuka (UT), successfully passed an independent audit conducted by BDO (Binder Dijker Otte) in early 2026. The verification ensured compliance with operational standards, facility adequacy, personnel support, and financial transparency.
Head of SALUT Merdeka Tana Paser, Suryawan, emphasized that the audit was carried out by an external independent auditor, not internally by UT. The assessment covered four main aspects: service facilities, readiness of academic support staff, transparency of financial reports, and adherence to operational regulations—including the maximum service fee of IDR 500,000 as stipulated in the cooperation agreement.
Out of 42 SALUT centers in East Kalimantan, only two were declared fully compliant after extended verification: SALUT Merdeka Tana Paser in Tanah Grogot and SALUT Etam Bertuah in Samarinda. The process included document reviews and field verification to ensure alignment between reported data and actual service practices.
SALUT Merdeka Tana Paser operates at the Public Service Mall outlet and its office on Jalan Mangkurat No. 169, providing academic information, registration consultation, and support for UT’s distance learning system.
The involvement of a global audit network reinforces UT’s commitment to accountable governance and internationally aligned verification practices. The successful audit strengthens public trust and assures students of transparent, compliant, and reliable academic support services.
