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Administrative Efficiency in Official Travel Management: A Literature Review on Bureaucratic Processes and Cost Control in Local Government Nur Mala Sari; Ulul Albab; Sapto Pramono; Dian Ferriswara
Dynamics Social : International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication
Publisher : International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70062/dynamicssocial.v2i1.266

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Official travel constitutes a routine yet strategically significant component of local government administration, closely intertwined with bureaucratic processes, public financial management, and accountability arrangements. Despite its operational importance and fiscal visibility, official travel management has received limited integrative attention in the public administration literature, and existing studies remain fragmented across procedural, financial, and governance perspectives. This article addresses this gap by providing a comprehensive literature review on administrative efficiency in official travel management within local governments, with particular attention to bureaucratic processes and cost control mechanisms. Adopting a narrative–analytical literature review design, the study employs a state-of-the-art and theory-driven synthesis of recent peer-reviewed scholarship in public administration, public financial management, governance, and related fields. The analysis integrates thematic and conceptual synthesis techniques to identify recurring patterns, relationships among key concepts, and unresolved issues in the literature. The findings reveal consistent patterns of procedural inefficiency, including administrative burden, complex approval chains, and process fragmentation, which persist even under formal cost control and accountability systems. The review further demonstrates that compliance-oriented financial controls often secure fiscal conformity without necessarily improving administrative efficiency, particularly when misaligned with bureaucratic workflows and constrained by limited administrative capacity. Governance and accountability mechanisms enhance transparency and oversight but frequently prioritize answerability over performance learning, thereby legitimizing inefficiencies rather than resolving them. By synthesizing insights from Administrative Efficiency Theory, Public Financial Management, Bureaucratic Process Theory, Administrative Capacity Theory, and Governance and Accountability perspectives, this article advances an integrative conceptual framework that explains efficiency outcomes as systemic products of interacting institutional dimensions.
Improving Public Services Based on E-Government at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Gresik Regency Apri Widyastik; Amirul Mustofa; Ulul Albab; Sri Kamariyah
Dynamics Social : International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Social Sciences and Communication
Publisher : International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70062/dynamicssocial.v2i2.286

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of e-government in improving the quality of public services at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Gresik Regency. The study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis focuses on the stages of e-government implementation, covering the dimensions of presence, interaction, and transaction in population administration services. The results indicate that the implementation of e-government at the Population and Civil Registration Office of Gresik Regency has been carried out through the provision of digital information media, such as an official website and online-based population administration service applications. In the presence dimension, the local government provides various information related to population administration services, including requirements, procedures, service times, and the types of services available to the public. In the interaction dimension, the digital service system allows the public to communicate with the service office by submitting questions, complaints, or requests for information online. Meanwhile, in the transaction dimension, the public can submit requests for population documents, such as Family Cards, birth certificates, and other documents, through the digital service system. The implementation of e-government has positively impacted the efficiency, transparency, and ease of access to population administration services for the public. Therefore, the utilization of information technology in public services can serve as an important strategy for improving the quality of population administration services in local government.
The Effectiveness of Papua’s Special Autonomy Fund Policy in Improving the Welfare of Indigenous Communities Isak Klafle; Dian Ferriswara; Ulul Albab; Sapto Pramono
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews
Publisher : Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/ijhs.v3i2.610

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This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Papua Special Autonomy policy in improving the welfare of indigenous communities by reviewing the achievement of policy objectives, integration and coordination between institutions, and policy adaptation to the socio-cultural conditions of the local community. The approach used is qualitative with the Qualitative Secondary Analysis (QSA) method, utilizing various secondary data sources such as policy documents, government reports, and relevant research and academic journals. The results of the study indicate that the Papua Special Autonomy policy was designed as an affirmative policy aimed at accelerating regional development, improving community welfare, and recognizing the rights of indigenous communities. This policy has produced several positive results, especially in increasing regional fiscal allocations, developing infrastructure, and expanding community access to education and health services. In addition, the establishment of special institutions such as the Papuan People's Assembly provides space for the representation of indigenous people's culture in the regional government system. However, the study also shows that the Special Autonomy policy faces several challenges, including suboptimal inter-institutional coordination, limited institutional capacity of local governments in managing Special Autonomy funds, and the incomplete integration of indigenous socio-cultural values ​​in the planning and implementation of development programs. Therefore, strengthening policy governance, increasing accountability in fund management, and expanding indigenous community participation are crucial factors in enhancing the effectiveness of Papua's Special Autonomy policy. This research provides theoretical contributions to public policy development, particularly in the context of implementing asymmetric decentralization and culture-based development policies.
Good Governance in the Management of Early Childhood Education Grants by Regional Government Puspa Ayu Widhi Pangestu; Priyanto Priyanto; Ulul Albab; Sri Kamariyah
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews
Publisher : Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/ijhs.v3i2.615

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This study aims to analyze the application of good governance principles in the management of ECE grants by regional governments, focusing on aspects of transparency, accountability, public participation, and legal certainty. The study employs a qualitative approach using Qualitative Secondary Analysis (QSA), analyzing various secondary data sources such as policy documents, government reports, previous research findings, and relevant academic literature on education grant management. Data analysis was conducted systematically through data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the implementation of transparency in ECE grant management is reflected in the openness of information regarding grant application procedures, recipient selection mechanisms, and fund usage reporting. Accountability is realized through administrative and financial accountability mechanisms that must be fulfilled by both regional governments and ECE institutions receiving the grants. Public participation is evident from the involvement of communities, ECE institution managers, and parents in the planning, implementation, and supervision of the grant program. Meanwhile, legal certainty in grant management is demonstrated by the existence of regulations that clearly govern grant provision mechanisms, fund disbursement procedures, and obligations for reporting and accountability in fund utilization. The study concludes that the application of good governance principles in the management of ECE grants by regional governments plays a crucial role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in educational fund management. Furthermore, community involvement and regulatory certainty serve as key supporting factors in achieving better governance of education grants.
Innovation in Official Travel Administration Based on Information Technology to Support Local Government Budget Efficiency Nur Mala Sari; Ulul Albab; Sapto Pramono; Dian Ferriswara
International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May: International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews
Publisher : Asosiasi Penelitian dan Pengajar Ilmu Sosial Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/ijhs.v3i2.617

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This study aims to analyze innovations in official travel administration based on information technology in supporting the efficiency of regional government budgets. This research employs a qualitative approach using the Qualitative Secondary Analysis (QSA) method by utilizing various secondary data sources, such as policy documents, government reports, and relevant research and academic journals. The results indicate that the implementation of an information technology-based official travel administration system has successfully transformed bureaucratic processes from manual to digital systems. The submission, approval, execution, and reporting of official travel, which were previously carried out through physical documents, can now be conducted through an integrated electronic system. The digitalization of administrative processes has had a significant impact on improving the efficiency of administrative service time. Employees no longer need to go through lengthy bureaucratic procedures to obtain travel approval, as the entire process can be conducted online through an application system. This aligns with the concept of digital transformation in government, which emphasizes the utilization of information technology to enhance the efficiency of public organizations. The implementation of an information technology-based official travel administration system also increases transparency and accountability in managing official travel budgets. The digital system allows all administrative processes related to official travel to be systematically recorded and electronically documented. With a digital system in place, the potential for misuse of official travel funds such as fictitious trips, duplicate activities, or manipulation of expense reports can be minimized.