Review of State Administrative Law on the Accountability of the Regional Head of Pematang Siantar in the use of APBD funds based on Law Number 23 of 2014
Introduction
In the framework of government administration, the main goal is to achieve the welfare of the people. To realize this goal, the management of state finances must be carried out well, both at the national level through the State Budget (APBN) and in the regions through the Regional Budget (APBD). Effective and transparent financial management is regulated in the 1945 Constitution, which emphasizes the importance of good governance (good governance). This responsibility also includes regional autonomy, where some of the power of the President is handed over to the Governor, Regent, or Mayor to manage regional finances independently.
The Importance of Effective Financial Management
Effective financial management is crucial in achieving the welfare of the people. The management of state finances must be carried out well, both at the national level through the State Budget (APBN) and in the regions through the Regional Budget (APBD). The 1945 Constitution emphasizes the importance of good governance, which includes effective and transparent financial management. This responsibility also includes regional autonomy, where some of the power of the President is handed over to the Governor, Regent, or Mayor to manage regional finances independently.
The Role of the Regional Head in APBD Management
The regional head plays a crucial role in the management of APBD funds. According to Article 65 of Law Number 23 of 2014, the regional head is responsible for leading the implementation of government affairs which became the regional authority. This includes the management of APBD funds, which must be carried out in a transparent and accountable manner.
The Accountability of the Regional Head
The accountability of the regional head is a crucial aspect in public administration. As implementing the use of APBD funds, the regional head is not only responsible for the central government but also to the people they represent. Law Number 23 of 2014 established a legal framework to guide the regional head in carrying out their duties. In this case, the regional head must be able to submit a clear and transparent report on the use of the established budget.
Good Governance Criteria in APBD Management
The application of good governance principles, such as transparency, accountability, participation, and responsiveness, is very important to increase public confidence in local governments. Transparency in the use of APBD funds enables the public to find out how the budget is used and for what interests. In addition, accountability encourages regional heads to be responsible for every decision taken in the management of the regional budget.
Challenges in Implementation of Accountability
Although there are regulations that regulate, the challenges in the implementation of the accountability of the regional head remains. Some obstacles faced include a lack of understanding of the importance of accountability among government apparatus, low public awareness to oversee the use of the budget, as well as the bureaucratic barriers that slow down the reporting process. Therefore, there is a need for further efforts to strengthen the public accountability system and increase the capacity of the government apparatus in financial management.
The Need for Strategic Steps
In carrying out its functions, the Head of Pematang Siantar regional as implementing the use of APBD funds must adhere to the provisions regulated by Law Number 23 of 2014. Although there are clear regulations, the implementation of public accountability still needs to be improved to achieve transparent and accountable regional financial management. Therefore, strategic steps need to be taken to ensure that regional heads are able to carry out their duties and responsibilities well in order to achieve the welfare of the community.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the accountability of the regional head in the use of APBD funds is a crucial aspect in public administration. The regional head must adhere to the provisions regulated by Law Number 23 of 2014 and take strategic steps to ensure that public accountability is improved. This includes increasing public awareness, strengthening the public accountability system, and increasing the capacity of the government apparatus in financial management.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:
The regional head must adhere to the provisions regulated by Law Number 23 of 2014 and take strategic steps to ensure that public accountability is improved.
Public awareness must be increased to oversee the use of the budget and ensure that the regional head is accountable for every decision taken in the management of the regional budget.
The public accountability system must be strengthened to ensure that the regional head is accountable for the use of APBD funds.
The capacity of the government apparatus in financial management must be increased to ensure that the regional head is able to carry out their duties and responsibilities well.
Limitations of the Study
This study has several limitations, including:
The study only focuses on the accountability of the regional head in the use of APBD funds and does not cover other aspects of public administration.
The study only uses a literature research approach and does not conduct a field study to gather data.
The study only focuses on the regional head of Pematang Siantar and does not cover other regions.
Future Research Directions
Future research directions include:
Conducting a field study to gather data on the accountability of the regional head in the use of APBD funds.
Conducting a comparative study to compare the accountability of the regional head in different regions.
Conducting a study on the impact of public accountability on the welfare of the community.
References
Law Number 23 of 2014 on Regional Government.
The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 137 of 2014 on the Implementation of Regional Autonomy.
The Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 138 of 2014 on the Implementation of Regional Autonomy.
Appendix
The appendix includes the following:
The list of legislation and literature used in this study.
The list of abbreviations used in this study.
The list of acronyms used in this study.Q&A: Review of State Administrative Law on the Accountability of the Regional Head of Pematang Siantar in the use of APBD funds based on Law Number 23 of 2014
Q: What is the main goal of government administration?
A: The main goal of government administration is to achieve the welfare of the people. To realize this goal, the management of state finances must be carried out well, both at the national level through the State Budget (APBN) and in the regions through the Regional Budget (APBD).
Q: What is the importance of effective financial management?
A: Effective financial management is crucial in achieving the welfare of the people. The management of state finances must be carried out well, both at the national level through the State Budget (APBN) and in the regions through the Regional Budget (APBD). The 1945 Constitution emphasizes the importance of good governance, which includes effective and transparent financial management.
Q: What is the role of the regional head in APBD management?
A: The regional head plays a crucial role in the management of APBD funds. According to Article 65 of Law Number 23 of 2014, the regional head is responsible for leading the implementation of government affairs which became the regional authority. This includes the management of APBD funds, which must be carried out in a transparent and accountable manner.
Q: What is the accountability of the regional head?
A: The accountability of the regional head is a crucial aspect in public administration. As implementing the use of APBD funds, the regional head is not only responsible for the central government but also to the people they represent. Law Number 23 of 2014 established a legal framework to guide the regional head in carrying out their duties. In this case, the regional head must be able to submit a clear and transparent report on the use of the established budget.
Q: What are the good governance criteria in APBD management?
A: The application of good governance principles, such as transparency, accountability, participation, and responsiveness, is very important to increase public confidence in local governments. Transparency in the use of APBD funds enables the public to find out how the budget is used and for what interests. In addition, accountability encourages regional heads to be responsible for every decision taken in the management of the regional budget.
Q: What are the challenges in implementation of accountability?
A: Although there are regulations that regulate, the challenges in the implementation of the accountability of the regional head remains. Some obstacles faced include a lack of understanding of the importance of accountability among government apparatus, low public awareness to oversee the use of the budget, as well as the bureaucratic barriers that slow down the reporting process.
Q: What are the recommendations for improving public accountability?
A: Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:
The regional head must adhere to the provisions regulated by Law Number 23 of 2014 and take strategic steps to ensure that public accountability is improved.
Public awareness must be increased to oversee the use of the budget and ensure that the regional head is accountable for every decision taken in the management of the regional budget.
The public accountability system must be strengthened to ensure that the regional head is accountable for the use of APBD funds.
The capacity of the government apparatus in financial management must be increased to ensure that the regional head is able to carry out their duties and responsibilities well.
Q: What are the limitations of this study?
A: This study has several limitations, including:
The study only focuses on the accountability of the regional head in the use of APBD funds and does not cover other aspects of public administration.
The study only uses a literature research approach and does not conduct a field study to gather data.
The study only focuses on the regional head of Pematang Siantar and does not cover other regions.
Q: What are the future research directions?
A: Future research directions include:
Conducting a field study to gather data on the accountability of the regional head in the use of APBD funds.
Conducting a comparative study to compare the accountability of the regional head in different regions.
Conducting a study on the impact of public accountability on the welfare of the community.
Q: What are the references used in this study?
A: The references used in this study include:
Law Number 23 of 2014 on Regional Government.
The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 137 of 2014 on the Implementation of Regional Autonomy.
The Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 138 of 2014 on the Implementation of Regional Autonomy.
Q: What is the appendix of this study?
A: The appendix of this study includes:
The list of legislation and literature used in this study.
The list of abbreviations used in this study.
The list of acronyms used in this study.