Corruption Prevention in Village Fund Management

Abstract

This study examines corruption prevention in Village Fund management within the framework of good village governance. The increasing allocation of Village Funds has enhanced rural development opportunities while simultaneously raising the risk of fund misuse and corruption at the village level. This research aims to analyze the role of transparency, accountability, human resource capacity, community participation, internal control systems, and institutional oversight in preventing corruption in Village Fund management. The study adopts a quantitative explanatory approach using primary data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to village officials and community representatives involved in Village Fund management. Data analysis is conducted using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis to examine the relationships between variables. The findings reveal that transparency, accountability, human resource capacity, and internal control systems have a significant positive effect on corruption prevention. Institutional oversight also plays a critical role in strengthening financial discipline and compliance with regulations. Community participation contributes positively to corruption prevention; however, its impact remains relatively limited due to procedural participation and low monitoring capacity. The use of information technology supports transparency and accountability but depends on infrastructure availability and digital literacy. This study concludes that corruption prevention in Village Fund management requires a comprehensive and integrated approach. Strengthening governance mechanisms, improving human resource capacity, empowering communities, and enhancing institutional oversight are essential to ensuring transparent, accountable, and integrity-based management of Village Funds, ultimately supporting sustainable rural development.