Analysis of Village Fund Management and Public Accountability (Case study of Mulyoharjo Village, Jepara District, Jepara Regency)

Abstract

and public accountability in Mulyoharjo Village, Jepara District. The approach used was a qualitative descriptive approach using interviews, observation, and documentation. The research findings revealed that Village Fund management has followed the planning, implementation, administration, and reporting stages in accordance with regulations, but the implementation of transparency, participation, and accountability has not been optimal. Citizen participation remains minimal, the capacity of regional officials in financial management is still limited, and reporting to the public remains ineffective. This study provides an overview of Village Fund management, but there is still a need to improve human resource capacity and public transparency to