Jakarta – The actions of several regional heads during the Idul Fitri flew in the face of the nation's fight against corruption, Transparency International Indonesia (TII) said in a report released Monday.

According to the report, 22 regional heads authorized civil servants to use state property, specifically official vehicles, to mudik, the tradition to return to one's hometown during Idul Fitri.

TII spokesman Ilham Saenong, said some regional leaders had allowed subordinates to give and receive gift parcels, a practice forbidden by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) before the start of Idul Fitri.

"Regional administrations and their officials are still committing violations [by] making use of state facilities and receiving gift parcels. This is contradictory to the government's commitment in eradicating corruption," Ilham said.

He was also critical of West Java Governor Ahmad Heryawan's controversial decision to spend Rp 1.2 billion (US$133,200) from the provincial budget on Idul Fitri greeting cards.