YOGYAKARTA — UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta is urging all faculties to strengthen governance and prepare for the development of an Integrity Zone, or Zona Integritas (ZI), as part of efforts to build a more transparent, accountable and service-oriented bureaucracy.

The commitment was reinforced during a coordination meeting on follow-up actions to findings by the Inspectorate General of Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs, organized by UIN Sunan Kalijaga's Internal Audit Unit (SPI) with Inspectorate Region I on Thursday (Aug. 20).

UIN Sunan Kalijaga's Vice Rector for General Administration, Planning and Finance called on all faculties to take the process seriously and make sustained preparations for the Integrity Zone. He said the effort should be supported by stronger governance, institutional integrity and improved public services.

"All faculties must take this seriously and continue preparing themselves for the Integrity Zone," he said.

Ahmadun, S.Ag., M.Pd., Inspector I at the Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, said governance transformation had become increasingly important for universities as public expectations rise, institutions manage greater resources and services become more digital.

In a presentation titled Building Good University Governance through Strengthening Integrity, Risk Management and Impact-Oriented Oversight, Ahmadun said universities face increasingly complex risks spanning finance, assets, human resources, information technology and institutional reputation.

Those risks, he said, need to be systematically identified, managed and mitigated to ensure that universities remain accountable and responsive.

Ahmadun also highlighted the strategic role of internal audit units. Rather than serving solely as a watchdog, he said, SPI should act as a trusted advisor and assurance provider, helping university leaders ensure that governance, risk management and internal controls operate effectively.

He said developing an Integrity Zone should go beyond securing the designation of a Corruption-Free Zone (Wilayah Bebas dari Korupsi, or WBK) or a Clean and Serving Bureaucracy Zone (Wilayah Birokrasi Bersih dan Melayani, or WBBM). The process should foster a culture of integrity, quality service, compliance, transparency and accountability across all units.

For UIN Sunan Kalijaga, following up on audit findings forms part of that broader process. Findings and evaluations are expected to serve as a basis for systemic improvements, ensuring that oversight translates into tangible changes in governance and services.

The university's push toward an Integrity Zone therefore goes beyond administrative compliance or institutional recognition. Its measure of success lies in tangible change: stronger governance, better services and sustained public trust.