Determinants of Community Welfare among Recipients of Direct Cash Assistance and Intensive Work Programs during Covid-19 in Klungkung Regency, Bali

The utilization of village funds in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic generally adhered to the regulations, prioritizing Covid-19 handling, Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds, and the CashFor-Work Village Program. The level of achievement in utilizing these funds during the pandemic was high or very high, aligning with the initial objectives of the village fund program. All independent variables such as income, number of dependents, education, and the quantity of Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds and Cash-ForWork Village Program simultaneously significantly influence the welfare of aid recipients. However, only income and the quantity of Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds and Cash-For-Work Village Program have a significant positive impact on the welfare of aid recipients on a partial basis. The quantity of Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds and Cash-For-Work Village Program received by aid recipients significantly moderates the influence of income on their welfare. In this context, the quantity of Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds & Cash-For-Work Village Program weakens the positive impact of income on the welfare of aid recipients. Seeing the significantly positive role of income and the quantity of Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds and Cash-For-Work Village Program on the welfare of aid recipients, efforts to generate income during challenging times should be consistently undertaken by the district and village governments, such as periodic and consistent Cash-For-Work Village Program activities tailored to community needs to ensure continuous income for the population. Direct Cash Assistance from Village Funds should be handled more cautiously to enhance fairness and equity