Abstract
Village government is the frontline of public administration that directly interacts with the community. Therefore, effective guidance and supervision are needed to establish good village governance. This study aims to analyze the role of the Subdistrict Head in guiding and supervising village government administration within the framework of good governance in Mekakau Ilir Subdistrict, South Ogan Komering Ulu Regency. This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the Subdistrict Head of Mekakau Ilir, the Head of the Community and Village Empowerment Office of South Ogan Komering Ulu Regency, village heads, the Village Consultative Body (BPD), community members, and academics. The results indicate that the Subdistrict Head has carried out guidance functions through village government administrative development, capacity building for village officials, as well as monitoring and evaluation of village government administration. In terms of supervision, the Subdistrict Head supervises government administration, village financial management, and village development implementation. The implementation of these guidance and supervision functions contributes to the application of good governance principles, particularly transparency through openness in information disclosure and reporting, accountability through administrative and financial responsibility, effectiveness through the implementation of guidance and supervision in accordance with the objectives of village government administration, and efficiency through efforts to optimize the use of resources in village government administration. However, the implementation of the Subdistrict Head's role still faces several obstacles, including limited human resources, geographical conditions, inadequate supporting facilities, and limited operational budgets. Therefore, capacity building for village officials, strengthening inter-institutional coordination, optimizing the use of supporting facilities, and adequate budgetary support are needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of guidance and supervision in village government administration.
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