<![CDATA[This study analyzes the financial performance of the Tourism Office of West Lombok Regency from 2022 to 2024, focusing on Local Revenue (PAD), expenditure, and fiscal independence ratio. Using a descriptive quantitative analysis of budget realization data supported by regional fiscal policy literature, the research reveals that while tourism-sector PAD increased by 21.1% (2023-2024), achievement reached only 13-14% of targets, indicating unrealistic targets or inefficient revenue collection. The restaurant sector grew significantly (+39.3%), but hotels and entertainment contributed minimally (<7% and <1%, respectively). On the expenditure side, a disparity exists between high operational absorption (97.14%) and low capital expenditure (68.65%), hindering tourism infrastructure development. The regional fiscal independence ratio was critically low (3.48-3.90%), reflecting extreme reliance on central transfers (26-27x PAD). Another key finding is the gap between surging tourist visits (+236% above 2024 targets) and their limited contribution to PAD. The study recommends: (1) optimizing local tax collection through digitization and law enforcement, (2) accelerating capital expenditure by streamlining regulations, and (3) target evaluation based on realistic potential.]]>
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