<![CDATA[The increase in village authority and budget through the Village Fund (DD) and Village Fund Allocation (ADD) has not been fully accompanied by the strengthening of integrity and adequate anti-corruption systems. This study aims to identify strategies to strengthen the integrity of village officials and prevent corruption by taking a case in Lapandewa Jaya Village, South Buton Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs), then analysed thematically. The results showed that the weak integrity of the village apparatus was caused by the dominance of decision-making, lack of transparency, and low community participation. The strategies for strengthening integrity found include: integrity value education, increasing transparency through information digitisation, community-based participatory supervision, and sanctions and rewards based on local social values. This research concludes that an integrative approach-combining regulative, cultural, and participatory-is a strategic step in building village governance with integrity and free from corruption.]]>
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