Implementation of the Village Fund Program to Improve Community Welfare from a Positive Legal Perspective

Abstract

Village communities urgently need the implementation of the village fund program that is realized to finance the government, community development, village development, and empowerment of village communities. This study aims to explain the village fund program implemented and its obstacles in improving community welfare in Sambirejo Village, Gampengrejo District, Kediri Regency from the perspective of Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. The research method used is empirical juridical research. Based on the results of the research conducted, it is known that the implementation of the village fund program has been running well and in accordance with the Village Law. This is evidenced by the communication between the Village Government and the community in accordance with article 26 paragraph (1), article 80 paragraph (1), article 82 paragraph (4), and article 46 paragraph (2) of the Village Law, all village apparatus are in accordance with the provisions of articles 33 and 48-50 of the Village Law, village development is also in accordance with article 81 paragraph (1) of the Village Law. The obstacles faced by the village government are: the community has not implemented article 68 paragraphs (1) and (2) of the Village Law properly, program reporting has not been systematic, the gradual disbursement of village funds has caused development to be delayed, and many residents have not understood village funds.