Proposing an Efficient and Democratic Policy of General Election Budget for Promoting Local Fiscal Autonomy
Abstract: This research aims
to generate general picture of Direct Election for Regional Leader’s (Pemilukada)
funding, identify the main problem concerning Pemilukada budget, and suggest
practical recommendation on managing Pemilukada budget. This is a qualitative
research, using the data collection techniques of in-depth interview and Focus
Group Discussion, as well as document analysis on Pemilukada budget and
Regional Budget (APBD). The location of the research is in Solok and Bandung
District. Both are chosen based on their characteristic of Pemilukada budget
best practice and their regional fiscal capacity. The result of this research
is a model for Pemilukada budget as instructed by the Law that at present has
not been effective in minimizing various problems concerning the implementation
of general election at regional level. Pemilukada is budgeted in APBD, heavily
encumbering regional finance; therefore regional government’s work plan should
be rationalized on the fiscal year of Pemilukada. Recommendation for a model
for funding Pemilukada is to budget Pemilukada through National Budget (APBN).
Author: Hendri Koeswara, Roza
Liesmana, Rozidateno P. Hanida, Saeful Muluk
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg130045
