This study investigates the influence of village government human resource (HR) competence and information technology (IT) utilization on the accountability of village fund management, with empirical evidence drawn from villages in Pringsewu Regency, Indonesia. The research addresses critical concerns about the underperformance and misuse of village funds, often linked to weak HR capabilities and limited IT adoption. The primary objective is to examine how HR competence and IT usage affect financial accountability in village fund management. Utilizing a quantitative approach, this study surveyed 91 village officials across 13 villages using a structured questionnaire, applying multiple linear regression analysis for hypothesis testing. Findings reveal that both HR competence and IT utilization significantly and positively influence accountability, suggesting that skilled personnel and effective use of digital systems enhance transparency and financial governance. The results support the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and stewardship theory, emphasizing the importance of reliable personnel and technological systems in public financial management. The study concludes that strengthening human resource capacity and advancing IT infrastructure are critical steps in ensuring accountable village fund management, especially in rapidly developing regions such as Pringsewu Regency.

Corruption is a serious problem that has become a concern in many countries, including Indonesia. Regional governments as entities responsible for the provision of public services and the use of public budgets have an important role in efforts to prevent and reduce corruption. Corrupt practices undermine public trust in the government, hinder economic, social and political development, and result in significant financial losses for the state and society. Corruption results in huge losses for Indonesian society and the economy. Public funds that should be used for infrastructure development, education and health services are often misused or siphoned off by corrupt parties. This impact can hinder improving the quality of life of Indonesian people and the country's economic growth. The crime of corruption is defined as a violation of people's rights, therefore the crime of corruption is included in the category of extraordinary crimes, where extraordinary methods are needed to overcome them (Butt, 2017).