Capacity Analysis of Local Government Apparatus in Effective and Efficient Planning and Budgeting

Abstract

Limited fiscal capacity is the main obstacle in regional development that requires Regional Governments to be able to prepare effective and efficient planning and budgeting. However, the capacity of the Regional Government apparatus in preparing the budget is also limited. This research aims to analyze the attitude of local government apparatus towards the planning and budgeting process and formulate policy recommendations to achieve effective and efficient planning and budgeting. The methodology used in this study is a desk study method by collecting data on three different managerial strata in the Garut Regency Regional Government apparatus. The results of the study showed that there was a disparity in knowledge between the apparatus, but the apparatus was willing and motivated to carry out effective and efficient planning and budgeting. Policies to support its implementation are the formulation of technical policies, capacity building of apparatus, improvement of information systems and optimization of the Regional Government Budget Team as well as intensifying planning and budgeting consultations. Keywords: Planning, Budgeting, Regional Government, Apparatus, CapacityCreswell, John Well, and J. David Creswell. 2018. 'Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches, 11th Edition'. Los Angeles: Sage Publication.Johnston, M. P. 2014. 'Secondary Data Analysis: A Method of which the Time Has Come'. Qualitative and Quantitative Method in Libraries (QQML):3:619-626, 2014.Kotler Philip and Keller Kevin. 2009. 'Marketing Management,13th Edition'. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.Schiffman, Leon G and Leslie Lazar. Consumer Behavior, 10th Edition. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.