PENGAWASAN DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAJYAT DAERAH (DPRD) DALAM PROGRAM BANTUAN SOSIAL DI KABUPATEN SUMEDANG

Abstract

This study aims to find out how the form of supervision carried out
by the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Sumedang
Regency on the implementation of social assistance programs (Bansos). In
addition, this study also aims to identify the inhibiting factors in the
supervision process as well as the efforts made by the DPRD in overcoming
these obstacles. The background of this research is based on the importance
of the role of the DPRD as a legislative institution in carrying out the
supervisory function of local government programs, including social
assistance programs. The supervision carried out aims to ensure that the
distribution of assistance runs effectively, efficiently, and on target in
accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations. This study uses a
qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques
were carried out through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and
documentation from various related sources. The informants consisted of
members of the DPRD, local government officials, and social assistance
beneficiaries. The results of the study show that the implementation of DPRD
supervision of social assistance programs in Sumedang Regency has not been
running optimally. This is due to several obstacles, including unclear activity
standards, weak coordination between institutions, undisciplined activity
schedules, and lack of socialization to the public regarding social assistance
mechanisms. Despite various obstacles, the Sumedang Regency DPRD has
made efforts to strengthen the supervisory function through working visit
activities, development deliberative forums (Musrenbang), as well as
providing recommendations and evaluations for the implementation of social
assistance programs. These efforts are expected to increase transparency,
accountability, and the effectiveness of social assistance programs in the future.