OPTIMALISASI PERAN BADAN PERMUSYAWARATAN DESA (BPD) DALAM PENGAWASAN PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA (DD) (Studi Kasus di Desa Bungurberes Kecamatan Cilebak Kabupaten Kuningan)

Abstract

This research is motivated by the lack of effectiveness in village fund management in Bungurberes Village, both in terms of planning and budgeting, implementation and administration, as well as reporting and accountability. The objectives of this study are: 1) To analyze and describe the optimization of the role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency, 2) To analyze and describe the obstacles faced in optimizing the role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency. 3) To analyze and describe the efforts made in optimizing the role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection tools used in this study include observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that 1) The role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency in the legislative function is the main task and responsibility of the village government and not the Village Consultative Body (BPD). BPD carries out direct supervision involving direct observation in the field and physical inspection of work, while indirect supervision is through monitoring reports, in terms of the function of channeling community aspirations, BPD as a forum for community aspirations, always holds village deliberations (Musdes) with an agenda, namely deliberations led by the Chairperson of the BPD. 2) Obstacles faced in optimizing the role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency, namely the limited human resources in the BPD which are not yet adequate, then the lack of community participation and awareness, and the lack of coordination between the BPD and the village government, as well as the lack of support from the local government, where the BPD and the Village Government often have different opinions. 3) Efforts made to optimize the role of the Village Consultative Body (BPD) in supervising the management of Village Funds (DD) in Bungurberes Village, Cilebak District, Kuningan Regency are by providing training that is relevant to the duties and functions of the BPD, then by increasing the socialization of the role of the BPD, by providing incentives and appropriate awards can also increase the motivation of BPD members to work better and more effectively in carrying out their duties. The BPD needs to improve communication, sharpen the authority of the BPD, and increase the role and support of the local government.