Pengelolaan Keuangan Sekolah Berbasis Good Governance di MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman

Abstrak

Financial management School financial management based on Good Governance is a very important approach to ensure the sustainability and improvement of the quality of education in schools, including in Indonesia, including in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the application of the principles of Good Governance in the management of financial management at MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman. This research uses a descriptive qualitative descriptive qualitative approach to examine school financial management based on Good Governance-based school financial management at MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman. The results of this study show that transparency in reporting and access to financial information at MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman still faces significant challenges. Key factors include the lack of effective information distribution mechanisms, limited access to information for stakeholders, as well as a lack of socialization on the importance of financial transparency. Financial reports are often incomplete and lacking in detail, coupled with the absence of standardized reporting standards, further complicating the situation. Nonetheless, efforts such as regular meetings with school committees and the use of information technology show potential for improvement. To improve transparency, it is necessary to increase the capacity of financial managers through intensive training, conduct regular and independent external audits and obtain clear regulatory support from the government. With these steps, it is expected that transparency in financial management at MTsN 1 Padang Pariaman can be improved. This is expected to increase public trust, encourage active stakeholder participation, and ensure more effective use of funds to improve the overall quality of education.