Fiscal decentralization has become a crucial policy framework for strengthening regional governance and improving the capacity of local governments to finance development independently. However, many regions, including provinces in Indonesia, continue to experience high dependence on central government transfers due to differences in revenue-generating capacity and fiscal management effectiveness. This study aims to examine the effect of tax effort on regional fiscal independence and investigate the mediating role of fiscal space in the relationship between tax effort and fiscal independence in Indonesian provinces. A quantitative approach was employed using balanced panel data from 34 Indonesian provinces during the period 2019–2024. Secondary data were obtained from the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance of the Ministry of Finance and Statistics Indonesia. The data were analyzed using panel data regression with the Fixed Effects Model (FEM), while the mediation effect was tested using the Sobel test. The results indicate that tax effort has a positive and significant effect on regional fiscal independence and fiscal space. Fiscal space also positively influences fiscal independence when examined independently. Furthermore, the mediation analysis confirms that fiscal space significantly mediates the relationship between tax effort and regional fiscal independence. These findings indicate that strengthening local taxation capacity alone is insufficient; effective fiscal management is required to transform additional revenue into greater fiscal flexibility. This study concludes that sustainable regional fiscal independence requires an integrated strategy combining optimal tax mobilization and efficient utilization of fiscal resources. The findings contribute to fiscal decentralization literature and provide practical implications for policymakers in designing strategies to enhance regional fiscal autonomy.
Abstract Fiscal decentralization has become a central component of Indonesia’s governance reform, with the decentralization of the Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) intended to strengthen local fiscal independence and improve public service delivery. Despite these objectives, significant challenges remain regarding local tax autonomy, fiscal equity, and the effectiveness of property tax administration. This study examines the adequacy of Indonesia’s current property tax regulatory framework within the fiscal decentralization regime and proposes a reconstructed legal framework capable of strengthening both fiscal equity and local tax autonomy. Employing normative legal research, the study utilizes statute, conceptual, comparative, and historical approaches to analyze constitutional provisions, legislation, and legal principles governing fiscal decentralization and property taxation. The findings reveal that the existing framework only partially fulfills the objectives of fiscal decentralization because local governments continue to exercise administrative responsibilities without corresponding regulatory discretion. Furthermore, disparities in regional fiscal capacity, inconsistencies in property valuation, and weaknesses in tax administration undermine both equitable taxation and effective local revenue mobilization. These shortcomings demonstrate that the current legal framework has not successfully balanced fiscal authority with fiscal responsibility nor adequately accommodated regional differences in revenue-generating capacity. In response, the study proposes a reconstructed property tax framework based on the principles of fiscal federalism, local autonomy, fiscal equity, subsidiarity, and good governance. The proposed model incorporates expanded local discretion in property tax administration, equity-oriented mechanisms to address regional disparities, and the modernization of tax governance through digital cadastral systems and GIS-based valuation technologies. The study contributes to the literature by developing an integrated normative framework that reconciles local fiscal autonomy with fiscal equity and offers a legal model for strengthening decentralized taxation and sustainable local finance in Indonesia.
Adina Litriwani, Shafwatul Hilwa, Muhammad Alvin, Dini Vientiany
This study aims to analyze the differences, roles, and contributions of central and regional taxes within the Indonesian taxation system. Taxes serve as the primary source of state revenue and play a crucial role in financing development and improving public welfare. Along with the implementation of fiscal decentralization, local governments are granted authority to manage regional taxes in order to enhance fiscal independence. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, utilizing library research from various sources such as books, academic journals, and legal regulations. The results indicate that central taxes still dominate state revenue compared to regional taxes, reflecting disparities in regional fiscal capacity. Central taxes function to finance national programs and maintain economic stability, while regional taxes support local development and public services. To optimize tax revenue, strategies such as tax intensification, digitalization of the tax system, regulatory simplification, and improvement of taxpayer compliance are necessary. Therefore, an effective, transparent, and fair taxation system is expected to promote economic growth and equitable development in a sustainable manner.
Andi Aidir Arsy, Dewi Salmita, Muhammad Syafaat, Noval · 5 authors
Purpose - This study examines the association between regional investment, leverage, and regional financial independence within the fiscal decentralization framework. Design/methodology/approach - A quantitative associative approach is employed using pooled panel data from 13 regency and municipal governments in Central Sulawesi Province during 2018–2024. The relationships among variables are analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with WarpPLS. The analysis is grounded in fiscal decentralization theory and agency theory to explain local government financial management behavior. Finding/Results – The results indicate that regional investment and leverage are positively and significantly associated with regional financial independence in the pooled PLS-SEM model. Long-term investment is related to stronger fiscal capacity, while leverage may serve as a supportive financing instrument when managed prudently. Together, both variables explain a moderate proportion of the variation in regional financial independence. Originality/Value - This study contributes empirical evidence on how regional investment and leverage are linked to local fiscal autonomy in Central Sulawesi, an underrepresented provincial context in Indonesian local government finance studies. The findings provide practical insights for local governments to improve productive long-term investment and maintain prudent liability management. This study is limited to one province and two explanatory variables; therefore, future research may expand regional coverage and include governance quality, revenue effectiveness, transfer dependence, and expenditure efficiency.
Effective management of education funding is crucial to ensuring the quality and sustainability of education, particularly in secondary schools, which often face significant financial challenges. This study aims to understand the meaning of technical and allocative efficiency in education funding in secondary schools in the era of decentralization. Using a qualitative approach, the study explores the experiences, perceptions, and strategies of school stakeholders including principals, teachers, and financial managers in managing educational resources. Data .were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, then analyzed thematically to uncover emerging patterns and meanings. The results indicate that technical efficiency is understood as a school's ability to maximize the use of funds to support effective teaching and learning, while allocative efficiency is defined as the alignment of budget distribution with educational priority needs and the local context. The era of decentralization provides space for schools to be more independent in decision making, but also poses challenges in maintaining a balance between resource constraints and demands for quality improvement. These findings emphasize the importance of managerial capacity and transparency in education funding and provide implications for policies that promote accountability and equitable access to education at the regional level.
The results of this research are based on Law Number: 1 of 2022 concerning Financial Relations between the Central Government and Regional Governments regulating the new design of transfer funds to regions, regional income and expenditure. Likewise, it regulates how to monitor and provide evaluation of regional spending so that any existing budget can be used effectively and efficiently. The Ministry of Finance continues to strive to solve and eliminate gaps in the misuse of transfer funds to regions and village funds while seeking harmony between central and regional fiscal policies. This research aims to evaluate the level of transparency and accountability of transfers to regional and village funds through cash account management and assess the quality of government cash management and also evaluate government account management in increasing government revenue. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method by utilizing secondary primary data originating from various literature. From 2022 to 2023, it is even estimated that by the end of 2024, transfer funds deposited in regional government accounts throughout Indonesia at regional banks will average more than IDR 100 trillion. Deposition of funds will disrupt development and public service activities. In fact, it is hoped that government spending will be realized, which is the main stimulus for regional economic movements. By joining regional governments in the Treasury Single Account (TSA), all aspects of financial resource mobilization and expenditure can be managed as a whole by the government for the benefit of the people. Apart from strengthening and responding to the challenges of limited government financial resources. Existing idle cash can generate income. The participation of the Regional Government in implementing the Treasury Single Account (TSA) does not reduce the autonomy that has been mandated.
This study examines the determinants of transparency and accountability in village financial management, focusing on the roles of village facilitator competence, village government commitment, and oversight by the Village Consultative Body (BPD). Grounded in good governance and principal–agent theory, the study addresses persistent governance challenges at the village level, where substantial public funds are managed amid limited administrative capacity and uneven institutional oversight. Using a quantitative design, primary data were collected through a structured survey administered to 510 respondents from 85 villages in Donggala and Sigi Regencies, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS), enabling simultaneous testing of direct and mediating relationships among governance variables. The results show that village facilitator competence, village government commitment, and BPD oversight each have significant positive effects on financial transparency and accountability. Importantly, transparency plays a central mediating role, indicating that the effects of competence, commitment, and oversight on accountability are largely transmitted through improved information disclosure. These findings confirm that accountability in village financial management is difficult to achieve without adequate transparency mechanisms that reduce information asymmetry between village governments and the community. Theoretically, this study extends the application of good governance and principal–agent theory to the village governance context by empirically validating transparency as a key governance mechanism linking institutional factors to accountability outcomes. Practically, the findings highlight the importance of strengthening facilitator capacity, fostering integrity-driven leadership commitment, and enhancing the effectiveness of BPD supervision as integrated strategies to improve village financial governance. By providing evidence from a large-sample empirical study, this research offers insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote transparent and accountable village finance management in decentralized governance systems.
This study is intended to examine the effect of the Degree of Fiscal Decentralization, Regional Financial Dependence, PAD Effectiveness, and SiLPA Financing Level on Capital Expenditure Allocation in Provinces on the Island of Sumatra during the period 2019 to 2023 with the official website of the Supreme Audit Agency of the Republic of Indonesia which is the main source of secondary data collection in this study. and multiple regression methods with Eviews 13. Based on the results of partial analysis, the variables of the degree of fiscal decentralization and regional financial dependence have a significant positive effect on the allocation of expenditure in the Province on the Island of Sumatra. In contrast, the variable effectiveness of PAD and the level of SiLPA financing on the allocation of capital expenditure in the Province on the Island of Sumatra. Simultaneous test results indicate that the four variables affect the allocation of capital expenditure. This finding indicates that an increase in the effectiveness of PAD and the level of SiLPA financing does not always lead to an increase in the allocation of capital expenditure if the provincial government on the island of Sumatra cannot manage the APBD budget properly.
Indonesia’s fiscal decentralization provides village funds and tax revenue sharing funds to strengthen village autonomy, support public services, and enhance community economic welfare. This study examines the impact of village fund allocation, village fund, and tax revenue sharing funds on the economic welfare of communities across 13 villages in Murung District, Murung Raya Regency, from 2020 to 2024. Using a quantitative explanatory approach, the research applies descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including validity and reliability tests, multiple linear regression, and significance testing. The findings reveal that fund allocation, village fund, and tax revenue sharing funds significantly influence key indicators of economic welfare, such as household income, access to clean water, and the growth of active micro-enterprises. Among these, village funds emerge as the most dominant variable, contributing directly to economic participation and service access. The regression model demonstrates strong predictive power. These results align with theories of fiscal decentralization, public finance allocation, and welfare economics emphasizing the role of targeted fiscal transfers in reducing inequality and enhancing local development. The study recommends optimizing sharing funds for productive programs, integrating fiscal planning with SDGs and performance indicators, and strengthening governance, transparency, and community participation.
Levina Khulaidah, Syifa Rhamadani, Fadjar Tri Sakti
This study aims to analyze the financial performance of the Bandung City Government during the 2020–2024 period from a fiscal decentralization perspective. The research employs a descriptive quantitative method using secondary data obtained from the Directorate General of Fiscal Balance (DJPK) of the Ministry of Finance. The analysis applies seven regional financial ratios, namely the degree of fiscal decentralization, regional financial independence, fiscal dependency, effectiveness of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD), expenditure efficiency, expenditure harmony (operational and capital expenditures), and growth ratio. The results indicate that the financial performance of the Bandung City Government has shown improvement, as reflected in the increasing levels of fiscal decentralization and financial independence. However, fiscal dependency remains relatively high, the effectiveness of PAD has not been optimal, and expenditure efficiency is still classified as less efficient. The expenditure structure is dominated by operational spending, while capital expenditure allocation remains relatively low. In addition, regional revenue growth during the study period is considered low and unstable. Therefore, optimizing PAD, improving expenditure efficiency, and restructuring the budget composition are necessary to support sustainable fiscal decentralization. Keywords: Fiscal decentralization, Regional financial performance, Bandung city, Local owns source revenue, Regional financial rations
Margaret Simangunsong, Zamzami Zamzami, Parmadi Parmadi
This study aims to: 1) identify and analyze the degree of fiscal decentralization and the level of financial independence of regencies and cities in North Sumatra Province during the period 2015–2024; and 2) analyze the variation in regional revenue realization based on its components, as well as the variation in regional financial capacity across regencies/cities during the same period. The methods used in this research include the Fiscal Decentralization Degree Ratio (DDF), the Regional Financial Independence Ratio (RKKD), and a Two-Way ANOVA test, supported by SPSS 20 software. The findings show that the degree of fiscal decentralization remains relatively low from year to year, indicating a strong dependence on central government transfers. Similarly, the regional financial independence ratio is also categorized as low, with an instructive pattern of relationship, meaning that regional governments still have limited ability to finance development needs independently. The Two-Way ANOVA test results reveal significant differences in regional revenue realization both across regencies/cities and across years within the study period. The largest variations are attributed to the differing characteristics of each regency/city, including economic potential, effectiveness in managing locally generated revenue, and variations in regional fiscal structures. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing fiscal capacity and optimizing local revenue sources throughout North Sumatra.
This study aims to analyze the contribution of village funds, Islamic financial institutions, and regional economic integration to regional economic growth. In the context of fiscal decentralization and regional development, these three variables play a strategic role in accelerating inclusive and sustainable economic development. Village funds serve as the primary instrument to finance infrastructure development and community empowerment. Meanwhile, Islamic financial institutions provide access to fair and Sharia-compliant financing, supporting the productivity of micro and small enterprises. Regional economic integration, particularly through inter-regional connectivity and cooperation, strengthens local markets and enhances regional competitiveness. The analysis method uses a descriptive-qualitative approach based on literature studies and secondary data. The findings indicate that the synergy among the three variables can drive equitable economic growth, although integrated policies and institutional capacity strengthening are still needed.
Access to safe drinking water remains a pressing global issue, with over 2.2 billion people still lacking safely managed water services. In Indonesia, rural communities often face disparities in access, relying on decentralized systems with limited sustainability. This study investigates financing mechanisms for community-based rural water utilities (RWS) in Piyungan Subdistrict, Bantul Regency, to identify suitable models that support long-term service sustainability. By employing Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, this research analyzes social, economic, and environmental criteria and sub-criteria influencing financing preferences from the RWS. Primary data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires with eight RWS entities meeting specific performance and operational criteria. The results show that social factors, particularly community-based management and participation, are the most influential in sustaining RWS. Among four financing alternatives, community financing emerged as the most preferred (62%), followed by private financing and grants, with debt financing receiving the lowest priority. These findings highlight the critical role of local engagement, institutional capacity, and adaptive financial strategies in ensuring service continuity. The study proposes a phased, blended financing approach, tailored to each stage of RWS development, emphasizing that long-term sustainability must be supported by institutional reforms, improved financial management, and environmental risk governance.
<p><em>This study aims to analyse the influence of the degree of fiscal decentralization, balancing funds, and economic growth on the Islamic Human Development Index (I-HDI) in eight provinces in Indonesia with the lowest I-HDI scores. To fill the research gap, these provinces were categorised based on I-HDI intervals. This study contributes in addressing empirical gaps by focusing on the regions that have received limited attention in the context of Islam-based human development, as well as substantive gaps by integrating variables of fiscal decentralization and balancing funds that have rarely been directly examined in relation to the I-HDI. Methodologically, the System Generalised Method of Moments (System-GMM) approach is applied to address potential endogeneity and the dynamic nature of panel data. A region’s capacity to finance public expenditure is reflected in the degree of fiscal decentralization, while balancing funds serves as the main source for financing public welfare. Although economic growth is generally expected in enhancing welfare, it may exacerbate social inequality if not accompanied by inclusive policies and equitable distribution. The results of this study indicate that the degree of fiscal decentralization has no significant effect on I-HDI in either the short or long term. Conversely, balancing funds has a significantly negative impact, reflecting allocative inefficiency. Economic growth also negatively affects the I-HDI across both time horizons, indicating that its benefits are not evenly distributed. These findings emphasise the need for comprehensive policy evaluation to improve resource allocation efficiency and promote equitable and sustainable human development in line with the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah (Sharia principles).</em></p>
The research focuses on the “Analysis of the effectiveness of the Special Allocation Fund (SAF) in financing the reconstruction of school facilities in Bogor Regency”. Dana Alokasi Khusus or SAF is one the Indonesian Government’s budget schemes initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture or the MoEC to assist local governments in reconstructing school buildings that are heavily damaged due to various reasons. However, There have been an increasing number of damaged classrooms over the years during the period 2016 to 2018 in Bogor Regency, one of the worst in Indonesia. The conceptual framework was developed based on three main theoretical frameworks: the theory on measuring the effectiveness of finance policy implementation; the budget accountability in analyzing the effectiveness of public expenditure; and the currently applied government system based on decentralization policy in budget allocation in Indonesia. The research used qualitative methodology, which analyzed the collected data and information descriptively. Semi structured questionnaires were used to conduct interviews to relevant stakeholders. The implementation of building reconstruction based on allocated SAF has been both effective and ineffective. SAF scheme as one of the fiscal policy instruments under decentralization policy for improving the education quality has shown to be less effective due to miss-allocation of budget, improper distribution, lack of participation and transparency, and increased public complaint.The budget accountability of SAF in Bogor Regency has shown that policy on SAF use needs to improve. Recommendation should be directed towards policies to ensure fair process in selecting school as recipient, fair budget distribution, increased public participation and transparency
East Lombok Regency is one of the regencies affected by the establishment of various policies from the central government, one of which is the restriction on the use of transfer funds which were previously the main source of funds for various local governments. This requires the East Lombok Regency Government to make optimal efforts to achieve independence to finance government and development activities. This study aims to analyze the financial performance of the East Lombok Regency Government as seen from the degree of independence, dependence, fiscal decentralization, and effectiveness of Regional Original Income. The data used is the realization of the East Lombok Regency Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the 2020-2022 fiscal year. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach through calculations of several financial ratios, namely independence, dependence, fiscal decentralization, and effectiveness. The results show that the independence of the East Lombok Regency Government is still in the extremely low category which is supported by extremely high dependence on the central government and provincial government, as well as fiscal decentralization which is still in the less-than-ideal criteria. This is also indicated by the Regional Original Income as the main factor in supporting its independence, which has not been optimally realized.
The implementation of government decentralization in Indonesia is facing regulatory problems for autonomous regions’ financing sources. Therefore, attention to regional finance is increasingly needed given that autonomous regions are required to carry out various central government interests in addition to their affairs. This leads to a split of power over financing development policy by the regional government. However, this does not mean that the local government’s financial needs must be free from the central government’s intervention. This study briefly compares financing regional autonomy in Indonesia, France, Germany and Thailand. The results show that the distribution of financial resources between the central government and regional governments is inconsistent with Article 18A section 2 of Law No.1/2022. The results also show that the provisions of various sources of taxation and levy have not met the financial needs of regions in Indonesia. Financial balance in the form of Natural Resources Production Sharing Fund from various natural resources owned by regions that only share unrenewable resources such as mining excavated materials remains unequally distributed between regions that have natural resources.
An important implication of regional autonomy is fiscal decentralization where regions have the authority to regulate and manage their own affairs including regional financial management but the increasing needs of the regions cause the financing of government and development programs/activities to also be greater so that the Central Government is stricter in matters of Transfers to Regions and autonomous regions including Sikka Regency must be independent through Regional Original Revenue (PAD) but the slow development and public services in Sikka Regency in 2023 due to low PAD caused by low Regional Taxes which only contribute 67.34% and Regional Retributions which only contribute 50.77%. This Policy Paper aims to achieve the target of Local Tax and Local Retribution fulfillment in 2024 and develop policy recommendations to achieve the target. A quantitative approach is used to analyze the percentage of Local Tax and Local Retribution achievements in the PAD Structure of the Sikka Regency APBD in 2023. In-depth interviews with civil servants of the Regional Revenue Agency to identify challenges and perceptions related to the PAD management process were also conducted. The results of the analysis show the low realization of local taxes and levies in Sikka Regency with contributing factors including potential PAD not yet well recorded or fully collected, ineffective local tax and levy collection systems and poorly recorded taxpayer and levy databases. To overcome this, the policy recommendation is the Sikka Regent Regulation on the Technical Guidelines for the implementation of local tax and levy management as well as efforts to pick up the ball on tax and levy collection to the community.
Muhammad Khaerul Umam, Eny Rochinda, Rahcmad Budi Suharto
This research aims to analyze the financial management performance of the Balikpapan City Regional Government using income variance analysis, degree of decentralization ratio, independence ratio, income growth ratio, efficiency analysis, effectiveness analysis, capital expenditure ratio, and operational expenditure ratio in the Balikpapan City Government for the budget year 2016 to 2022. The data used is secondary data contained in the Audit Results Report of the Republic of Indonesia Financial Audit Agency Representative of East Kalimantan Province for 2016 to 2022. Static analysis in this study uses descriptive quantitative methods. The observation period from 2016 to 2022 shows that income variance analysis is the best average achievement of 101.20%; the degree of decentralization ratio with an average achievement of 29.48%; independence ratio to average achievement is 42.87%; local original income ratio with an average achievement of 5.87%; total regional income ratio to average achievement is 4.50%; the efficiency level ratio with an average achievement of 96.80% is declared less efficient; the effectiveness level ratio with an average achievement of 108.43% was declared less effective, the capital expenditure ratio with an average achievement was 72.58%; operational expenditure ratio with average achievement of 25.98% Keywords: Local Finance; Financial Performance; Financial Ratio
ABSTRACTIn decentralization, local governments are required to be able to manage their respective fiscal resources, including capital expenditures. high economic growth in a region will ideally increase regional revenues and at the same time increase capital expenditure on the regional government. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of economic growth in moderating the influence of Local Own Revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah-PAD), General Allocation Funds (Dana Alokasi Umum-DAU), Special Allocation Funds (Dana Alokasi Khusus-DAK), and Remaining Budget Financing (Sisa Lebih Pembiayaan Anggaran-SILPA) on capital expenditure in Regencies/Cities. in Central Java Province. This research is quantitative using moderated regression analysis (MRA) which was processed with Eviews software version 10. Empirically, in 175 samples consisting of 35 Regency/City Regional Governments in Central Java Province in 2017-2021 it was found that without being moderated economic growth DAU has a positive effect on capital expenditure. Meanwhile PAD, DAK, and SILPA had no positive effect. The existence of economic growth is able to strengthen the influence of PAD and SILPA on Capital Expenditures. However, it was unable to strengthen the influence of the DAU and DAK on capital expenditure.Keywords: Capital Expenditure; Economic Growth; Regional Income ABSTRAKDesentralisasi menuntut pemerintah daerah untuk mampu mengurus sumberdaya fiskalnya masing-masing, termasuk di dalamnya pembelanjaan modal. tingginya pertumbuhan ekonomi suatu daerah idealnya akan meningkatkan penerimaan daerah dan sekaligus meningkatkan pembelanjaan modal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji peran pertumbuhan ekonomi dalam memoderasi pengaruh dari Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Dana Alokasi Umum (DAU), Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK), dan Sisa Lebih Pembiayaan Anggaran (SILPA) pada belanja modal pada Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan moderated regression analysis (MRA) yang diolah dengan software Eviews versi 10. Secara Empiris, pada 175 sampel yang terdiri dari 35 Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten/Kota di Provinsi Jawa Tengah tahun 2017-2021 ditemukan hasil bahwa tanpa dimoderasi pertumbuhan ekonomi DAU berpengaruh positif pada belanja modal. Sementara itu PAD, DAK , dan SILPA tidak berpengaruh positif. Adanya pertumbuhan ekonomi mampu memperkuat pengaruh PAD dan SILPA pada belanja modal. Namun tidak mampu memperkuat pengaruh DAU dan DAK pada belanja modal.Kata Kunci: Belanja Modal; Pendapatan Daerah; Pertumbuhan Ekonomi
The government provides financial assistance to regions in the form of intergovernmental transfers from the State Budget (APBN) to support decentralisation policies, used to finance regional needs, such as infrastructure development and public services. The aim is to improve the welfare of the local population and enhance local autonomy in decision-making, financial management, and reduce fiscal disparities between the central and local governments, as well as between different regions. The central government delegates sources of financial revenue to the regions to be managed effectively and efficiently, including through regional own-source revenues (PAD), to support regional autonomy and fund its tasks and functions. This qualitative research aims to test and analyse: (1) The effect of local own-source revenue (PAD) effectiveness on fiscal decentralisation in the region. (2) The effect of local own-source revenue (PAD) growth on fiscal decentralisation in the regions. (3) The effect of effectiveness and growth of local own-source revenue (PAD) on fiscal decentralisation in the region. The object of research is the PAD Realisation Report of Purwakarta Regency from 2018 to 2022. The sample consists of five reports, namely the PAD report for the 2018-2022 period. There are three points from the results of this study: (1) PAD effectiveness has no significant influence on fiscal decentralisation in the region (significance value 0.216 > 0.05); (2) PAD growth has no significant influence on fiscal decentralisation, (significance value 0.216 > 0.05); PAD effectiveness and growth have no significant influence on fiscal decentralisation, (significance value 0.385 > 0.05).
Land Administration is crucial for effective governance.However, in many developing countries, including Indonesia, traditional land administration systems often suffer from inefficiencies, corruption, and lack of transparency, leading to disputes and conflicting claims over land ownership.Blockchain technology has offered a promising solution to address the challenges by providing a decentralized, immutable, and transparent recording of land information.Provides encryption cryptography and descriptions to validate data.This research paper explores the implementation of an Ethereum-based private blockchain to build a land administration system DaPPS where users can sell and buy land certificates in Indonesia.A prototype land administration system was built with Ethereum and land certificates as NFT was built.This study focuses on adopting blockchain to help in the land registration system.Transaction performance testing is conducted, it shows between 6-15 seconds.While promising, more research is needed to address scalability and integration with legacy systems.
The research aims to analyze the development of fiscal autonomy in supporting the economic growth of the Kediri City Government. Fiscal autonomy shows a region's ability to finance its finances independently, so that dependence on the central government is increasingly minimal. With increasingly strong fiscal autonomy, it will of course support regional economic growth. This research is quantitative research, with descriptive methods. Research data is in the form of secondary data, collected using documentation techniques. The research results show that the degree of fiscal decentralization of the Kediri City Government from 2017 to 2020, and in 2022 is at very low criteria, while in 2021 it will increase at low criteria. There is an increase in the level of fiscal decentralization which is also balanced with economic growth in 2021. The increase in the degree of fiscal decentralization is influenced by PAD revenues and their main components, namely regional taxes and levies. The Kediri City Government must continue to strive to increase its fiscal decentralization. Efforts that may be made by the Kediri City Government to increase its fiscal autonomy, namely by exploring and increasing the potential for PAD revenue, for example developing a regional tax and levy revenue system, continuing to be active in coaching and auditing taxpayers to increase tax compliance, increasing taxpayer data collection. , giving appreciation or rewards to compliant taxpayers, as well as providing support to the real sector to produce goods and services.
Bambang Santoso Haryono, Tommy Anggriawan, Drasospolino, I Gede Eko Putra Sri Sentanu · 5 authors
Recent studies reported that the implementation of local budgeting in the context of fiscal decentralization policy had no significant contribution in increasing rural community welfare. This study therefore evaluated the local budgeting policy implemented in Indonesia through Village Fund (VF) policy as well as examining the mediating role of local community empowerment. This investigation used crossectional data from 399 respondents from villages in Indonesia. The measures used in this study involved villagers' perception about policy and implementation of village fund, the success of rural welfare and local community empowerment. PLS-SEM was used to test the hyphoteses. The result of this study evidences that perceived of VF usage measured by perceived infrastructure development and perceived basic social services, except for perceived VF usage in rural economic development, have less significant impact on rural community welfare. Moreover, perceived involvement of community empowerment has minimum contribution on perceived rural community welfare. This study provides an understanding of paradox existing in the perceived role of local community empowerment in mediating the effect of local finance budgeting on rural welfare which is still rarely studied particularly in developing countries like Indonesia.