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This study aims to analyze the prevalence of illegal parking attendants and their impact on public service delivery and the Regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sorong City. The method used is a mixed-method approach. The study employed quantitative methods, including a questionnaire survey and descriptive statistical analysis, as well as correlation analyses, and qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and source triangulation. The results indicate that local government oversight, compliance with parking regulations, and the quality of public services are positively and significantly related to increases in local revenue (PAD). Qualitative findings revealed that illegal parking practices lead to revenue leakage, degraded service quality, and public order issues. Consequently, local governments need to strengthen oversight, digitize parking payments, and provide officers with training to increase transparency and optimize local revenue (PAD). The study's limitations lie in its small sample size and its focus on a single location. Future research is recommended to expand the sample, compare several regions, and employ a more comprehensive policy analysis. These results contribute to the development of informal-economy and social-order theory in the context of urban parking management. In practice, the research findings can serve as the basis for formulating more effective and sustainable parking management policies. Implementation of the recommendations is expected to improve the quality of public services and public trust in local governments effectively and sustainably in the future.

This study investigates the direct and indirect effects of transformational leadership and digital literacy on civil servant performance through the mediating role of adaptability. The research population comprised all 75 employees at the Regional Financial Management and Local Revenue Agency (BPKPAD) of Demak Regency, Indonesia. A saturated sampling method was employed, utilizing the entire population as respondents. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 3.3 software. The findings reveal that transformational leadership significantly and positively influences both civil servant adaptability and performance. Digital literacy demonstrates a significant positive impact on both adaptability and performance, emerging as the most dominant factor in the research model. Civil servant adaptability significantly and positively affects performance. However, mediation analysis indicates that adaptability does not significantly mediate the relationships between transformational leadership, digital literacy, and performance, suggesting that direct effects predominate over indirect effects in the BPKPAD Demak Regency context.

This study examines the dynamic progression of Regional Original Revenue (PAD), the realization of Domestic Investment (PMDN), the size of the labor force, infrastructure availability, and their implications for economic growth across 11 regencies and municipalities in Jambi Province over the period 2017–2023. The analysis employs a panel data regression model, utilizing a combination of time-series and cross-sectional data sourced from Statistics Indonesia and the Regional Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Office. The empirical findings reveal that PAD experienced a growth rate of 5.39 percent. In contrast, PMDN and the labor force displayed fluctuating patterns, with percentage changes of 905.97 percent and 1.68 percent, respectively. Infrastructure development and economic growth recorded increases of 0.51 percent and 4.04 percent. Further analysis demonstrates that PAD, labor force participation, and infrastructure exert a positive and statistically significant influence on economic growth. Conversely, PMDN does not exhibit a statistically significant effect on regional economic growth within the observed period.

This research aims to analyze the strategies for increasing Local Own-Source Revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah/PAD) implemented by the Regional Revenue Agency (Badan Pendapatan Daerah/Bapenda) of Surabaya City. As the second largest city in Indonesia and the capital of East Java Province, Surabaya has significant potential for local revenue that needs to be optimized to support regional development. Using SWOT analysis framework and strategic management theory from David, this study examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in PAD management, as well as the strategies formulated and implemented to increase revenue. This qualitative research employs a descriptive approach with data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study at Bapenda Surabaya City during June-August 2025. Informants include agency leaders, division heads, tax and retribution collectors, and taxpayers. The results indicate that Surabaya City has successfully increased its PAD from Rp 5.2 trillion in 2022 to Rp 6.8 trillion in 2024, representing a 31% growth. Key strategies implemented include digital transformation of tax services through e-tax system, intensification of existing tax sources, extensification through identification of new taxpayers, improvement of taxpayer compliance through education and enforcement, and inter-agency collaboration for data integration. The study identifies several challenges including tax evasion, outdated property valuations, and limited human resources. This research recommends strengthening digital infrastructure, updating tax object databases, enhancing taxpayer awareness programs, improving coordination with central government, and developing performance-based incentive systems for revenue collectors.

This study examines the impact of capital expenditure, balancing funds, and local revenue on economic growth in the former Besuki Residency area, covering Banyuwangi, Jember, Situbondo, and Bondowoso Regencies during the 2014-2024 period. Using path analysis on panel data and individual district analysis, the study investigates the direct, indirect, and mediating effects of local revenue as an intervening variable. The results show that all three independent variables significantly affect economic growth in the panel data for all four regencies. Capital expenditure has a significant direct effect only in Bondowoso Regency and overall panel data, but is insignificant in Banyuwangi, Jember, and Situbondo. Balancing funds exhibit a significant direct effect across all regions, while local revenue has a consistent direct effect in all regions and panel data. The mediating role of local revenue is inconsistent, with the indirect effect of capital expenditure through local revenue being insignificant in all regions. On the other hand, the indirect effect of balancing funds through local revenue is significant in Banyuwangi, nearly significant in Jember and Situbondo, and insignificant in Bondowoso. These findings highlight the complexity of fiscal dynamics in decentralization, where local revenue management and governance factors are crucial. The study supports previous research suggesting that central fiscal transfers are less effective without strong local revenue support. Local governments are encouraged to enhance local revenue autonomy to maximize the multiplier effect of capital expenditures and balancing funds, fostering sustainable economic growth.

Local governments in Indonesia rely significantly on local tax revenues to strengthen fiscal independence and sustain regional development. Among these revenue sources, the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) and the Motor Vehicle Transfer Fee (BBNKB) play a vital role in shaping regional fiscal capacity. This study explores how both taxes contribute to the Regional Own-Source Revenue (PAD) of Central Java Province during the 2020–2024 period. Drawing on quantitative analysis and secondary data from the Central Java Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda), the research assesses the effectiveness and contribution of PKB and BBNKB in supporting local fiscal performance. The results show that PKB consistently exerts a positive, meaningful influence on PAD, underscoring its central role in sustaining the province’s fiscal strength. In contrast, BBNKB demonstrates a weaker, less stable impact, primarily driven by changes in vehicle ownership trends and administrative challenges. When considered together, both tax instruments contribute to enhancing local fiscal capacity, although the reliance on PKB remains predominant. These findings underscore the importance of modernizing regional tax administration, particularly through digital innovation, transparent reporting systems, and community-based compliance strategies. Strengthening these mechanisms is essential to building a more resilient and autonomous fiscal framework, especially in the context of post-pandemic economic recovery and long-term regional development planning

This study aims to: 1) identify and analyze the degree of fiscal decentralization and the level of financial independence of regencies and cities in North Sumatra Province during the period 2015–2024; and 2) analyze the variation in regional revenue realization based on its components, as well as the variation in regional financial capacity across regencies/cities during the same period. The methods used in this research include the Fiscal Decentralization Degree Ratio (DDF), the Regional Financial Independence Ratio (RKKD), and a Two-Way ANOVA test, supported by SPSS 20 software. The findings show that the degree of fiscal decentralization remains relatively low from year to year, indicating a strong dependence on central government transfers. Similarly, the regional financial independence ratio is also categorized as low, with an instructive pattern of relationship, meaning that regional governments still have limited ability to finance development needs independently. The Two-Way ANOVA test results reveal significant differences in regional revenue realization both across regencies/cities and across years within the study period. The largest variations are attributed to the differing characteristics of each regency/city, including economic potential, effectiveness in managing locally generated revenue, and variations in regional fiscal structures. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing fiscal capacity and optimizing local revenue sources throughout North Sumatra.

Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD) serves as a vital instrument in supporting regional independence and public welfare. For decades, the Land and Building Tax (PBB) has been one of the primary sources of local revenue; however, excessive dependence on PBB is considered less effective in promoting equitable economic development and enhancing citizens’ economic rights. Forcing PBB increases of hundreds of percent, as has recently occurred in a number of regions such as Pati Regency, Central Java, and dozens of other regions amid the current difficult economic situation, has invited criticism and protests. This policy has been accused of violating human rights. For this reason this study aims to analyze the urgency of exploring alternative local revenue sources beyond PBB, such as local taxes, public service retributions, management of regional assets, and innovative revenue models based on local potential. The research uses a qualitative approach through literature review and fiscal policy analysis at the regional level. The findings indicate that diversification of local revenue sources can strengthen regional fiscal capacity, improve public service delivery, and foster broader community economic participation. By sustainably and transparently developing local potential, local governments can not only enhance community welfare but also uphold the principle of economic justice as mandated by the Constitution. Therefore, optimizing local revenue sources beyond PBB represents a strategic step toward inclusive and equitable regional economic independence.

This research aims to:1) To understand and analyze development of revenue, hotel tax and restaurant tax in North Tapanuli Utara from 2015-2023. 2) To understand and analyze the effectiveness, hotel tax, restaurant tax effectiveness, hotel tax efficiency, and restaurant tax efficiency in North Tapanuli Regency. This study uses time series data from 2015-2023, wihich is secondary data, to assess the efectiviness of hotel tax and restaurant tax revenue on local revenue (PAD) in North Tapanuli Regency. The data collection method used is library research, which utilizes literature or library materials as the primary data source. Quantitative descriptive analysis methods are used determine the develoment of PAD, tax development, restaurant tax development, hotel tax effectiveness, tax efficiency, and restaurant tax efficiency. The results of this study provide an overview of the development of PAD, development of hotel taxes, the development of restaurant taxes, the effectiveness of hotel tax revenue, restaurant taxes, hotel tax efficiency towards the original regional income (PAD) of North Tapanuli Utara Regency in 2015-2023. The average development of PAD in North Tapanuli regency is 10 percent, the average development of hotel taxes is 4 percent and the average development of restaurant taxes is 19 percent. The average effectiveness is 89 percent, which is classified as quite effective, the effectiveness of restaurant taxes reaches 91 percent which is classified as effective. The efficiency of hotel taxes is 5 percent which is classified as inefficient, while the efficiency of restaurant taxes is 107 percent which is classified as very efficient.

The background of this study is based on fluctuations in the realization of PBB in Tuladenggi Village, Telaga Biru Subdistrict, which has not consistently reached its target, even though PBB is an important source of support for local revenue. This condition is caused by low awareness and compliance among taxpayers, limited understanding among the community regarding payment mechanisms, and suboptimal bureaucratic behavior in providing services. The purpose of this study is to describe the behavior of the bureaucracy in PBB services in Tuladenggi Village, Telaga Biru District, with a focus on the aspects of responsibility, responsiveness, and commitment and consistency of village officials. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that bureaucratic behavior in PBB services in Tuladenggi Village is already in place, but it is not yet fully optimal. In terms of responsibility, officials have distributed SPPT and conducted socialization, but the information is often late and unclear. In terms of responsiveness, officials have attempted to adjust their approach to the community's conditions through direct services and personal communication, but some community members feel that some officials are still not proactive enough. In terms of commitment and consistency, village officials have demonstrated their seriousness through administrative record-keeping, routine evaluations, and proactive services, although they still face obstacles.

This study aims to analyze implementation of digital advertising licensing in Yogyakarta City based on Regional Regulation Number 6 of 2022 and to identify challenges faced in the process. Research employs a normative juridical approach with qualitative methods. Legislative approach examines regulations such as the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 1 of 2024 on Electronic Information and Transactions, Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2022, while the conceptual approach analyzes authority, supervision, legal compliance. Bahan hukum were collected through interviews, observations, document studies, analyzed qualitatively via bahan hukum reduction, narrative presentation, conclusion drawing. The findings indicate digital advertising licensing in Yogyakarta City has a robust legal foundation, but implementation is hindered by low compliance among business actors (31.9% of digital advertisements were unlicensed in 2024), complex procedures, and inadequate coordination among agencies such as DPMPTSP, BPKAD, and Satpol PP. Key challenges include unclear technical regulations, overlapping authorities, limited monitoring technology, and low legal awareness among business actors due to high licensing costs. Study recommends revising Regional Regulation, digitizing licensing system through OSS, strengthening inter-agency coordination, conducting socialization programs to enhance compliance, thereby supporting orderliness, city aesthetics, increased local revenue, legal certainty. These measures can strengthen Yogyakarta’s efficient and harmonious digital advertising governance.

This study examines the implementation of the advertising tax policy and its role in supporting Regional Original Income (PAD) in Gresik Regency, and identifies barriers that affect its effectiveness. This research adopted a qualitative descriptive approach with data obtained from field studies involving key government officials and supported by relevant literature and regulatory documents. Data were analyzed using McNabb's (2002) framework, which includes grouping data based on constructs, identifying the basis for interpretation, developing generalizations, testing alternative interpretations, and refining theoretical insights. The results indicate that the implementation of the advertising tax policy in Gresik focuses more on intensification than extensification, as intensification is considered more practical and faces less resistance. The licensing and collection processes for advertising tax are carried out based on the legal framework of Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2023 concerning Regional Taxes and Levies and Regent Regulation No. 79 of 2023, which regulates the rental value of advertising as the basis for taxation. Despite significant revenue potential, significant challenges remain, such as inter-agency coordination issues, inadequate data collection, and technical and non-technical barriers in implementing this policy. Unclear legal sanctions and low public awareness and compliance are also inhibiting factors. Nevertheless, advertising tax revenue has generally reached its target, although certain periods were affected by unfavorable economic conditions. This study concludes that to maximize the contribution of advertising tax to local revenue (PAD), improved inter-agency coordination, strengthened institutional capacity, clarified regulatory sanctions, and enhanced public education and engagement are needed. This is expected to support regional fiscal independence in Gresik Regency.

Deforestation remains a critical challenge for sustainable development in Indonesia. This study evaluates the effectiveness of deforestation control policies in supporting the achievement of SDG Target 15.2 on sustainable forest management. Using a qualitative approach with the DPSIR (Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses) analytical framework, the research examines policy documents, government reports, and deforestation datasets from Global Forest Watch. The results indicate that while policies such as the forest moratorium and the FOLU Net Sink 2030 commitment have successfully reduced deforestation in priority areas, their implementation continues to face complex challenges.  Key findings reveal: (1) Economic incentive disparities between central and local governments drive forest exploitation for local revenue; (2) Weak multi-sectoral coordination between forestry policies and infrastructure development; (3) Limited community participation in decision-making processes; and (4) Real-time monitoring systems that are not yet integrated with rapid response mechanisms. The study recommends strengthening green incentives, enhancing collaborative governance, recognizing indigenous community rights, and optimizing monitoring technologies as strategies to accelerate SDG achievement. These findings make significant contributions to environmental policy literature by offering a holistic perspective on deforestation control challenges in developing countries.

Regional income is one of the important indicators in assessing the financial performance of local governments, especially in supporting development and public services. Malang City as one of the regions with growing economic dynamics, requires optimal revenue management through the Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency. The purpose of this study is to analyze the structure and trend of local income and evaluate the allocation of regional spending. The method used is quantitative descriptive with data collection through observation of budget realization reports and analysis of revenue trends. The findings of the study indicate a significant increase in local revenue, especially from the hotel, restaurant, and entertainment tax sector, although there are still challenges in managing assets and transfer funds. The implications of the results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of more effective fiscal policies, as well as increasing transparency and accountability in regional financial management in Malang City. This study also provides strategic recommendations for optimizing regional income in the future.

The Land and Building Tax (Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan or PBB) is one of the regional taxes that plays a strategic role in increasing local revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah or PAD). PBB is levied on taxable objects in the form of land and/or buildings, as well as on taxpayers who own or control these objects. This study aims to analyze the role of PBB in supporting regional development, the level of public awareness in paying PBB, and the challenges in its collection process. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collected through literature studies and documentation. The results show that PBB significantly contributes to PAD, especially in areas with rapid property growth. However, there are still obstacles such as lack of public outreach, suboptimal administrative systems, and varying levels of taxpayer compliance. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve service systems, educate the public, and strengthen regulations in the implementation of PBB to ensure it is more effective and efficient in supporting regional development.

This study discusses the role of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) and Motor Vehicle Transfer Tax (BBNKB) in supporting the increase in Regional Original Revenue (PAD) of East Java Province for the period 2020 to 2024. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach. The data used are secondary data obtained from the government. The study results indicate that PKB consistently contributes significantly to PAD, with an average of 43.78%, which falls into the category of highly contributing. Meanwhile, BBNKB shows a fairly stable contribution of 22.74%, categorized as moderately contributing. Both types of taxes serve as the backbone of local revenue, particularly in the context of fiscal autonomy and strengthening local development capacity. This study recommends the need to optimize local tax strategies, including improving service delivery and taxpayer compliance, to ensure that PAD revenue continues to grow sustainably.

In this study, a women's empowerment program for fisherwomen in Domas Village, Serang Regency, was used to investigate the impact of village fund management on improving the welfare of coastal communities. This research stems from an awareness of the importance of villages in realizing sustainable development that relies on local potential, especially in vulnerable and marginalized coastal areas. To improve community welfare, including that of women who have been less involved in village development processes, effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable management of village funds is crucial. The research method employed was qualitative, with data collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentary studies. The research results show that the management of village funds in Domas Village has brought many benefits, such as the establishment of BUMDes shrimp farms and catering services, which can create jobs and increase local revenue. However, women's participation in village programs is still limited to certain industries such as beauty services and seafood processing. To achieve optimal women's empowerment, key barriers include limited human resources, limited access to capital, and the lack of integration of women's SMEs into the village funding structure. The results indicate that an inclusive and locally-driven approach to village fund management can enhance community well-being more equitably and drive sustainable socio-economic transformation.

Mobile vehicle tax service is one of the regional government initiatives designed to facilitate tax compliance and increase regional revenue. This study aims to examine the contribution of mobile tax units in boosting local revenue in Sukabumi Regency. The methodology applied in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collection conducted through direct observation. The findings reveal that the implementation of mobile tax units produces significant effects on increasing the number of taxpayers, resulting in higher local revenue from the vehicle tax component. This service has also successfully reached remote areas previously difficult to access by conventional tax offices. Therefore, mobile tax units can be considered effective as a sustainable strategy to optimize regional income.

This research discusses the strategies implemented by the Sikka Regency Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) in increasing restaurant tax payments. Restaurant tax is one of the sources of Regional Original Revenue (PAD) that plays an important role in regional development. However, restaurant tax collection still faces various obstacles, such as low levels of taxpayer compliance, lack of education and socialization, and weak supervision and law enforcement. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results showed that Bapenda of Sikka Regency implemented three main strategies to increase restaurant tax payments, namely conducting socialization to business actors, conducting petition tests to test the level of taxpayer compliance, and installing online recording devices (M-Pos) to monitor transactions. Although these strategies have been implemented, their effectiveness is still limited due to the lack of regulations governing the use of M-Pos and low taxpayer participation in socialization activities. Based on data from 2019 to 2023, the realization of restaurant tax revenue only reached the target in 2019 and 2020, while in subsequent years it decreased. Therefore, it is necessary to increase education, strengthen regulations related to the use of M-Pos, and stricter supervision so that taxpayer compliance increases and the tax revenue target increases.

Abstract. The motor vehicle tax amnesty program is a regional government policy aimed at encouraging taxpayers to fulfill their tax obligations, particularly those who are in arrears. This study aims to analyze the role of the motor vehicle tax amnesty program in increasing local revenue in the City of Sukabumi. A descriptive qualitative method was used, with data collected through observation. The results indicate that the implementation of the tax amnesty program has had a positive impact on increasing the number of taxpayers who settled their tax arrears and has significantly contributed to the growth of local revenue from the motor vehicle tax sector. The program also enhanced public awareness regarding timely tax payment. Therefore, the motor vehicle tax amnesty program can be considered effective as a short-term strategy to optimize local revenue, although follow-up policies are still needed to maintain long-term tax compliance. Keywords: tax amnesty, motor vehicle tax, local revenue, tax compliance   Abstrak. Program pemutihan pajak kendaraan bermotor merupakan salah satu kebijakan pemerintah daerah yang bertujuan untuk mendorong wajib pajak dalam memenuhi kewajiban perpajakannya, terutama bagi pemilik kendaraan yang menunggak pajak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran program pemutihan pajak kendaraan bermotor dalam meningkatkan pendapatan asli daerah (PAD) di Kota Sukabumi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan program pemutihan pajak memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan jumlah wajib pajak yang membayar tunggakan, serta berkontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan PAD dari sektor pajak kendaraan bermotor. Program ini juga mampu meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat dalam membayar pajak secara tepat waktu. Dengan demikian, program pemutihan pajak kendaraan bermotor dapat dikatakan efektif sebagai strategi jangka pendek untuk mengoptimalkan penerimaan daerah, meskipun tetap diperlukan kebijakan lanjutan guna menjaga kepatuhan pajak dalam jangka panjang. Kata kunci: pemutihan pajak, pajak kendaraan bermotor, pendapatan daerah, kepatuhan pajak