FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE SUCCESS OF IMPLEMENTING VILLAGE FUND PROGRAM POLICIES IN JENEPONTO REGENCY

This article discusses the Factors That Determine the Success of the Implementation of Village Fund Program Policies in Jeneponto Regency. This type of research is qualitative research. This research was conducted in Jeneponto Regency, from mid-2017 to January 2018. Jeneponto Regency consists of 11 districts with 82 villages and 31 sub-districts. The results show that the size and objectives that affect the implementation of the village fund program have not achieved optimal results, socialization to the community regarding Village Fund policies and programs is rarely carried out, and even in some villages, it does not involve the community at all. Low levels of education, inadequate experience, and low allowances or inadequate income for officials also hinder the achievement of program objectives, so the recruitment of competent officials and welfare need to be considered. Regarding the attitude of the implementers, there are several driving and inhibiting factors, the available funding sources are limited and the attitude of the implementers, especially the activity implementation team, is not functioning so that program delays are difficult to avoid. Fund supervision has not been optimal, although so far there have been many reports of misuse of village funds, late disbursement, and deductions of village funds but there have been no sanctions or corrective actions including former village heads who still control village assets and efforts to increase community participation must be addressed wisely by the village leader or head by approaching the community persuasively and providing understanding so that the community is willing to participate in the progress of the village.