Government Budget Transparency: Challenges and Solutions in the Digital Era
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budget transparency, digitalization of government, public accountability.Abstract
Public budget transparency is a crucial element of good governance. In the digital era, citizen involvement in monitoring budget use has become increasingly easier thanks to technological advances and the transparency of government data. This article discusses the active role of citizens in monitoring public budget transparency through various digital platforms, such as data transparency portals, social media, and state financial oversight applications. With broader access to information, the public can participate in assessing the effectiveness of public fund use, reporting irregularities, and promoting government accountability. However, citizen participation in budget oversight still faces various challenges, such as low financial literacy, lack of awareness of the right to budget oversight, and the potential for misuse of information. Therefore, efforts are needed from various parties, including the government, non-governmental organizations, and the media, to improve education and facilitate access to transparent and understandable budget information.
Government budget transparency is a key element in realizing good, accountable, and participatory governance. In the digital era, public information transparency has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of information technology, open data, and electronic-based financial systems. However, increased digitalization also presents various challenges, such as limited human resource capacity, cybersecurity, and gaps in access to information between the central and regional governments. This study aims to identify key challenges and formulate strategic solutions to improve government budget transparency in the digital era.
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