City-region Governance Research Articles

Menelaah Penilaian Kinerja Keuangan Pemerintah Daerah Melalui Laporan Realisasi Anggaran: Studi Pada Pemerintah Daerah Kota Bogor Tahun 2019-2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the financial performance of the Bogor City Government through analysis of the 2019-2021 budget realization report. The method applied is a descriptive quantitative approach using the level of efficiency and effectiveness as its evaluation parameters. The results of the analysis of the Bogor City Government Realization Report revealed that financial performance in the 2019-2021 range showed variations, with the average expenditure budget efficiency level reaching 89.97%. With these criteria, it can be concluded that the government has been able to manage the expenditure budget with an adequate level of efficiency, showing good ability in this regard. The level of effectiveness of the Bogor City Original Revenue (PAD) during the 2019-2021 period reached an average of 113.20%, which can be categorized as very effective. Although there was a decrease in 2020, the figure was still in the highly effective category with a percentage exceeding 100%. This indicates that the Bogor City Regional Government has been very successful in achieving the Regional Original Revenue revenue target.

Governing regional inequality through regional cooperation? A case study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay area

City-regional governance is often conceived as the spatial fix for the regional inequality. Nonetheless, there is a lack of quantitative research exploring how city-regional governance affects regional inequality. To address the gap, this article has quantitively examines the heterogenous effects of regional cooperation, a prevailing form of city-regional governance, on regional inequality, and qualitatively unravels the underlying mechanisms through the case of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Our study of the GBA signifies three major conclusions. First, city-regional governance effectively reduces regional inequality and brings about regional convergence, but its effectiveness varies across different thematic areas of cooperation. Second, the differences in politico-economic institution and cultural customs are essential to the success of regional cooperation by affecting the vulnerability of benefit/risk-sharing mechanisms among cities. Third, the effect of China's regional cooperation on economic convergence is intricately linked to its ability to mobilize policies and engage the upper-level government. This is insulated from the regional cooperation in the US, which is more spontaneous and depends upon local autonomy. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of regional cooperation associated within the context of the GBA, contributing to the ongoing discourse on city-regional development between Western and Chinese perspectives.

Capacity Building: Institutional Reform in Makassar City Government Research Governance

The implementation of research activities within the Makassar City regional government often overlaps with tasks and functions. This results in an inefficient and ineffective performance of the Makassar City regional Research and Development Agency as a support for the implementation of regional government affairs in the field of research and development. The purpose of this study is to analyze the extent to which institutional reforms have been implemented in the research governance of the Makassar City government. This type of research is a literature review with a qualitative approach to run a systemic review. This method uses a meta-aggressive approach to synthesize results, which aims to provide solutions to research questions by combining research results. Based on our research, it was concluded that the Makassar City government’s research governance has not been effective thus far. This is because there is still a high sectoral ego from the leaders of each regional apparatus to participate in conducting their own research in their organizations. Thus, it is suggested that the Makassar City government immediately carry out institutional reforms through the transformation of the regional Research and Development Agency into the regional Research and Innovation Agency, as mandated by the applicable laws.
 Keywords: governance, capacity building, institutional reform

Politik Perencanaan Pembangunan: Telaah Atas Pengarusutamaan Tata Ruang

The mainstreaming of spatial planning in Makassar City is faced with two main problems, namely the minimal role of development planning and an ineffective political process. The aim of this research is to understand further the extent of the role of these two things and their contribution to the mainstreaming of spatial planning in Makassar City. This research uses descriptive analysis methods. The results of this research found that the role of development planning in mainstreaming spatial planning is caused by the lack of literacy in development planning documents both from the side of government administrators and the community, non-participatory community involvement in development planning, the consistency of the Makassar City regional government is very low in overseeing development planning programs. . Meanwhile, in terms of the political process, this is caused by a lack of alignment with the mainstreaming of spatial planning and abuse of power. The implications of this research are the importance of the Makassar City government in increasing the literacy of development planning documents based on mainstreaming spatial planning among the community, the need to encourage more participatory development planning and political processes, and to be consistent in overseeing development planning programs so that they can minimize abuse of power and create public services and better governance in the future.

Financial Ratio Analysis of Local Government of Pematang Siantar City

This study aims to determine the financial performance of the Regional Government of Pematang Siantar City when viewed from eight ratios such as regional financial independence ratio, fiscal decentralization ratio, regional financial dependence ratio, PAD effectiveness ratio, PAD efficiency ratio, growth ratio, expenditure compatibility ratio and solvency ratio. This type of research is quantitative with descriptive methods. The data used is the 2022 Pematang Siantar City Regional Government Budget Realization report. The data analysis used is a quantitative descriptive method using financial ratios. Looking at the results of the analysis of the eight ratios, there are three of them categorized as unfavorable, namely the level of regional financial independence which is still very low, the Fiscal Decentralization Ratio is still not good and the level of Regional Financial Dependence is still high. While the other ratio is said to be good. This research still has many shortcomings, therefore the author provides suggestions to be a reference for future researchers in the same location or program as the Pematang Siantar City Regional Government program to Measure the Financial Performance of the Regional Government of Pematang Siantar City, North Sumatra Province

Kewenangan Pemerintah Kota Ambon Terhadap Anak Korban Eksploitasi Ekonomi

The authority of the Ambon city government over child victims of economic exploitation is urgently needed, given that children are the next generation of the nation and state that must always be protected, and their growth and development is paid attention to with the rights they have which have been regulated in the Laws and Regulations. The purpose of this study was to find out and understand how the authority of the Ambon City Government for Children Victims of Economic Exploitation is in accordance with Legislation and what forms of legal protection for children who are victims of economic exploitation. The research method used is normative legal research method and is analyzed qualitatively. The results and discussion show that the Ambon City Regional Government is based on the provisions of Article 20 and Article 21 paragraph (1) to (4) of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection and the provisions of Article 23 paragraph (4) of Ambon City Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2019 Concerning the Implementation of Child Friendly Cities, has authority over the implementation of Child Protection, respects the fulfillment of Children's Rights, guarantees the fulfillment of Children's Rights and is responsible for formulating and implementing policies in the field of implementing Child Protection. Authority Regional Government Against Children according to Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection includes the obligations and responsibilities of the Regional Government. However, in the Ambon City Regional Government Regulation which specifically regulates the implementation of Means of Fulfilling Legal Protection Rights for children, it does not give law enforcement authority to the Regional Government against the perpetrators.

Principle of Original Authority In Territorial Decentralization

Abstract: Indonesia is a unitary state, where within the framework of the unitary state, power is divided between the central government and regional governments. The regional government is divided into three levels, namely provincial, district, and city regional government. The division of powers to local governments is interpreted as the principle of autonomy. In the NA RUU-Pemda as well as the General Elucidation of the UU-Pemda, it is implied and stated that the autonomy that exists in an autonomous region is a gift. Meanwhile, from the point of view of its establishment, regional autonomy is original, not granted, and is a regional right based on its principle. In principle, the regional right to regulate and manage it is an original right and is not a gift from the central government. From this principle, provisions were born which stated that provincial, regency, and city regional governments regulate and manage their own government affairs according to the principles of autonomy and co-administration. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explain that regional autonomy is not a gift from the central government but the original authority possessed by the regional government. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research is legal research. The approach method used in this study is to use a statutory approach, historical approach, and conceptual approach. Findings: In principle, the right of the region to regulate and manage it is an original right and is not a gift from the central government. From this principle, the provisions of Article 18 paragraph (2) were born which states that provincial, regency, and city regional governments regulate and manage their own government affairs according to the principles of autonomy and co-administration. Originality/Value: This research tries to explain that regional autonomy in Indonesia is a regional original right, not the result of a gift from the central government. because in several studies that raise regional autonomy, it is always explained that the autonomy obtained by the regional government is the result of a gift from the central government. The difference in point of view is what makes this research a novelty.

Pengaruh Pemahaman Akuntansi, Sistem Informasi Akuntansi, dan Sistem Pengendalian Intern terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan

The purpose of this study is to test and analyze how the influence of accounting understanding, accounting information systems, and internal control systems on the quality of financial statements. This study used a quantitative approach with a causal type of research. The population in this study is the entire Regional Apparatus Work Unit (SKPD) within the Pasuruan City Government. The sample in this study used Financial Administration Officials (PPK) at the Pasuruan City Regional Government SKPD totaling 32 respondents from 32 SKPD using multiple linear regression analysis techniques and processed using the help of the IBM SPSS Statistics 25 computer application program. The output of this study is that the internal control system has a significant influence on the quality of financial statements, while partially the understanding of accounting and accounting information systems does not have a significant influence on the quality of financial statements. And simultaneously understanding accounting, accounting information systems, and internal control systems affect the quality of financial statements.

Accountability of the Use of Regional Original Income and General Allocation Funds for Capital Expenditures of Regency and City Governments in The Province of East Java

This study aims to determine accountability management regional original income and general allocation funds for regional government capital spending Regencies and Cities in the Province of East Java. The type of this research is quantitative research using data quantitative tested and analyzed for furthermore get description management income original area and allocation funds general for capital spending. The data used in this study is data that is secondary, namely allocation general, income original area, allocation fund general and regional government capital spending Regencies and Cities in the Province of East Java in 2016-2020. This data collection technique uses documentation taken from the official website Ministry of Finance. Variable study among them that is management independent variable regional original income (X1) and general allocation funds (X2) as well dependent variable capital expenditure (Y). The population in this study is the report on the realization of the budget income and expenditures there are 38 regencies and cities in the East Java Province during 2016-2020 and the sample in this study is 20 regencies and cities in East Java Province, which consists of 15 regencies and 5 cities. Data analysis technique used in study this is analysis multiple linear regression. From the results data collection that has been done analysis show that: Management regional original income and general allocation fund are proven accountable used for capital expenditures for Regency and City Regional Governments in the East Java Province.

THE EFFECT OF SOLVABILITY ON ASSET MANAGEMENT ON THE OBLIGATION OF SALATIGA CITY GOVERNMENT

The financial statements of local governments include assets that represent their economic wealth, which are presented in the balance sheet. However, the balance sheet of Salatiga City's local government financial statements shows an increase in inventory, long-term investments, fixed assets, and other assets. This study aims to examine the financial condition of the Salatiga City area and assess the Salatiga City Government's ability to fulfill its debts or obligations using the solvency ratio. The research method employed in this study is quantitative with a descriptive approach, involving the analysis of numerical data through calculations. The results indicate that the financial condition of the Salatiga City Regional Government demonstrates optimization in the management of current assets, as evidenced by a decrease in the solvency ratio. However, the Salatiga City Regional Government should implement strategies and improve the management of current assets and cash to enhance its ability to meet short-term and long-term financial obligations. The decline in asset value in 2021 in the Salatiga City Regional Government can be attributed to a decrease in current assets and cash.

ABUSE OF AUTHORITY BY THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL ROADS

Roads as one of the transportation infrastructure are important elements in building the life of the nation and state. The government has an important role in providing investment for road construction in accordance with its authority as regulated in Law Number 2 of 2022 on the Second Amendment to Law Number 38 of 2004 concerning Roads. However, there are district governments carrying out the construction of national roads which should be the authority of the central government. This writing uses a normative research method with a statutory approach and a conceptual approach related to regulations and regulatory concepts over the authority of local governments in the construction of national roads. Besides that, it uses a conceptual approach , namely the approach taken to the concept of regional government authority in road construction . The purpose of this study is to analyze the abuse of authority by the Regional Government for the construction of National Roads. The results of the study stated that the Regency/City Regional Government carried out the construction of national roads , The regency /city regional government fulfills the element of abusing authority or exceeding authority . For this reason, the central and regional governments can carry out road construction, but this must be in accordance with their respective authorities.

THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL FACTORS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHARACTERISTICS ON FINANCIAL DISTRESS

The success of regional autonomy can be reflected in the quality of the public services provided. This research was conducted in the local government of cities and regencies in Central Java Province. This study aimed to identify and analyze the effect of financial factors and local government characteristics on financial distress in city and district regional governments in Central Java Province for the 2017-2021 period. This research uses causal associative research with a quantitative approach. In determining the sample, a purposive sampling method was used with a population of all regencies and cities in Central Java Province for the 2017-2021 period. This study utilized eight independent variables and data processing instruments used in Microsoft Excel and Econometric Views (E-Views) version 10 with a panel data regression model.
 This study's results are partially the effectiveness and efficiency ratio that affect financial distress. While the other six variables (income growth ratio, independence ratio, regional solvency ratio, population, and audit opinion) partially do not affect financial distress. However, simultaneously the independent variables affect financial distress.

THE RIGHT TO SPECIAL PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN FACING THE LAW IN TERNATE CITY

This research examines the intersection of children's rights and the provision of special protections for minors involved in legal proceedings, specifically focusing on children who are offenders. The study is motivated by the heightened vulnerability of children to human rights violations when they engage with the criminal justice system. Employing an empirical juridical or sociological legal research method, this work scrutinizes both the relevant legal frameworks and their real-world application. Through a combined sociological juridical and statutory approach, the research evaluates all regulations pertinent to the legal issues at hand. Data were analyzed using descriptive and qualitative methods, alongside deductive and inductive reasoning to reach conclusions. The findings reveal that the enforcement of special protection rights for child offenders by both law enforcement agencies and the Ternate City Regional Government falls short of expectations. Despite some cases being addressed through restorative justice measures, there remains significant room for improvement. Efforts by the Ternate City Regional Government to meet the rights of child offenders and advance its status as a Child-Friendly City—including the provision of facilities and services tailored to the needs of child offenders such as specialized detention cells, recreational activities, social advocacy, and access to education, health care, and religious services—are hindered by both internal and external challenges. These include the absence of a Regional Regulation on Child Protection to serve as a legal foundation at the regional level, a lack of rehabilitation facilities for children with substance abuse issues, and a general lack of public awareness and understanding regarding the principles of restorative justice, which prioritize the best interests of the child.

City-regional governance under state entrepreneurialism in China

Facing de-globalisation, changing international politics, climate changes and new smart technologies in the post-pandemic era, city-regions become important spaces for economic, social and environmental governance. In China, this new city-regional form of governance is created under state entrepreneurialism, which means the state uses entrepreneurial endeavours to achieve its strategic vision and intention. The processes of city-region building include centralising the spatial planning system, inventing new spatial discourses, representing regional imaginaries and restructuring the state towards ecological goals. Instead of market-driven regional dynamics or redistributive politics, China’s city-regional governance demonstrates the role of the multi-scalar state in constructing and implementing economic, social and environmental policies at a regional scale.

Peranan Etika dan Komitmen Organisasi dalam Budgetary Slack

Budgeting is an obligation for organizations in carrying out their operations, this study aims to look at the role of ethics and organizational commitment to budgetary slack. This research is quantitative with primary sources through questionnaires and secondary through library research. The location of this research is the Pekanbaru City Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD), the population of all employees at the Kuantan Singingi OPD and with a purposive sampling method through the criteria of All OPDs in the Pekanbaru City Government and echelon 3 and 4 officials because they have worked for at least 1 year, are considered to have experience and already know the conditions of development in the Pekanbaru City OPD which consists of the Head of the OPD, the Head of the Finance Section, and the Head of the Program Section who are assigned to the Pekanbaru City Regional Government Agencies from 43 OPD. The results of this study indicate that ethics has an important role in budgetary slack, in addition to organizational commitment it also influences budgetary slack..

Regulation flexibility and legitimacy building in governing intercity railways: The polymorphous role of the Chinese provincial government

ABSTRACT This study examines the polymorphous role of the Chinese provincial government in planning, financing, and constructing intercity railways in the Pearl River Delta region. Provincial governments claim absolute ownership in railway planning and land development surrounding railway stations. Informed by the state-theoretical perspective, we developed a conceptual framework that examines the city-regional governance of Chinese states with an emphasis on their capacity for regulation. Provincial governments selectively bargain with ministries and municipalities during development and they are flexible in the multi-scalar politics of railway projects. Their competence lies in their initiatives to gain knowledge of local land development. Our findings suggest that the polymorphous role of the provincial government extends beyond its usual function as a mediator in central-local relations and that its strategic nature reflects the complexity of China’s state powers and regulatory regimes. Meanwhile, local authorities pursue urban growth and central ministries aspire to exert their regulations on localities.

The Influence of Regional Financial Management Information System (SIPKD) and Fixed Asset Management on the Quality of Local Government Financial Reports in City and Regency Regional Governments in West Java Province

The background of this research is that there are still problems in the quality of financial reports presented by local governments, as can be seen from the fact that WTP's opinion has not been obtained on local government financial reports. This study aims to determine how the influence of regional financial management information systems and fixed asset management on the quality of local government financial reports in cities and districts in West Java Province, either partially or simultaneously. The factors tested in this study are the local financial management information system and fixed asset management as independent variables, while the quality of local government financial reports is the dependent variable. The research method used in this research is the verification method. The sampling technique used in this study is a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling technique so that the sample in this study is 135 respondents, each of which consists of a regional head, regional secretary, and 3 employees of the finance department. The analytical method used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS Version 25.00. Based on the results of the research partially and simultaneously, it shows that the regional financial management information system and fixed asset management affect the quality of local government financial reports. In addition, the magnitude of the influence of regional financial management information systems and fixed asset management on the quality of local government financial reports is 65.0%.

OVERVIEW OF EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE WORK AREA PUSKESMAS TANAH BARU, DEPOK CITY, IN 2021

DHF is a vector-borne disease. This disease is one of the public health problems that invites attention. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Tanah Baru Health Center area has the highest cases of dengue fever in Depok City, where there are cases every year, but it is still suspected that it has yet to succeed in reducing dengue cases. This study aims to determine an overview of the evaluation of the implementation of dengue disease prevention and control programs in the Tanah Baru Health Center area of Depok City in 2021. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. This study's informants were seven Depok City regional government health workers and the community. Data collection is sourced from in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews using source triangulation and triangulation methods for data validation. In the input system, there is still a lack of need for more resources and funds, a no internalized policy SOP. The processing system has carried out activities such as counseling, PSN, and community involvement, but it still needs improvement. The achievements of the output system still need to be achieved, the morbidity rate is still high, and the ABJ figure is 94%. The description of the input system, process system on activities, and output system in implementing dengue prevention and control programs could be better, but there are still technical obstacles. This program needs good supervision and cooperation across programs and related sectors, especially the common, the community, households (families), and dengue disease in the environment.

Bureaucratic Reform Strategy In Improving The Quality Of Public Services By Implementing Bureaucratic Communication Model in Cimahi City

This study aims to look at the bureaucratic reform strategy for improving public services in Cimahi City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, namely interview data collection techniques, literature study, and observation. Research result; mapping of the condition of the Cimahi City Regional Government in terms of institutions, management, bureaucratic ethics, a description of the reasons why bureaucratic reform is needed, and the formulation of general guidelines for bureaucratic reform strategies that refer to the Grand Design of bureaucratic reform through 8 (eight) areas of change, namely: Mental Apparatus, Legislation -Invitation, Performance Accountability, Management, Supervision, Institutional, Apparatus HR, and Public Services. And the formation of a model of government bureaucratic communication. The bureaucratic communication model is expected to be able to accelerate the process of bureaucratic reform in government. The models are SR (Stimulus-Response) model, Aristotels Linear communication model, Linear development communication model (Shannon and Wever), SMCR Communication Model (Sender, Message, Channel, and Receiver), Bureaucratic Communication Process model, and Bureaucratic communication model. With the government bureaucratic communication model in public services, it is expected to create quality and effective communication.

Creating ‘resilience imaginaries’ for city-regional planning

ABSTRACT Resilience narratives have gathered increased attention in city-regional planning over the last two decades, emphasizing holistic foresight, long-term strategic visioning, cross-sectoral integration and collaborative modes of planning. Combining such resilience narratives with the established idea of socio-spatial imaginaries, we introduce the novel concept of ‘resilience imaginaries’ and explore its application in the city-region of Thessaloniki, Greece. This paper illustrates that resilience imaginaries can be viewed as dynamic and politically contested visions for long-term city-regional development, collectively structured by civic stakeholders, institutionally expressed through city-regional governance transformations and materially manifested through city-regional planning interventions.