Amkop Management Accounting Review (AMAR)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - June

Assessment of the Performance of Regency and City Governments in Central Java Through Characteristics and Level of Financial Health

Aini, Nanda Hanizah Nur (Unknown)
Zulfikar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of Local Own Source Revenue , Capital Expenditure , Dependency Level, and Fiscal Balance Funds on Local Government Financial Performance, with Financial Health as a moderator variable . The research was conducted on regency and municipal governments in Central Java Province using Local Government Financial Statements for the 2022–2024 period . A quantitative approach with a causal research design was employed . The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, in which all regency and municipal governments in Central Java Province were included as research Samples . Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression and moderated regression analysis , preceded by classical assumption tests to ensure the validity of the regression model. The results indicate that Local Own Source Revenue has a positive and significant effect on Local Government Financial Performance, while Capital Expenditure does not have a significant effect . The Dependency Level has a negative effect on Local Government Financial Performance, indicating that higher dependence on central government transfers tends to reduce financial Fiscal performance​ Balance Funds are found to have a significant effect on Local Government Financial Performance, reflecting their important role in supporting regional fiscal capacity . Furthermore , the moderated regression analysis shows that Financial Health does not moderate the relationship between Local Own Source Revenue , Capital Expenditure , Dependency Level, and Fiscal Balance Funds on Local Government Financial Performance. These findings suggest that improvements in local government financial performance is not solely determined by financial health conditions , but are also influenced by the effectiveness of revenue management and fiscal policy implementation at the regional level. This study is expected to contribute to the empirical literature on public sector accounting and provide insights for local governments in formulating more effective and sustainable financial management policies .

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amar

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Amkop Management Accounting Review (AMAR) futhermore seeks to advance an understanding of management accounting in its broader context, such as issues related to the interface between internal and external reporting or taxation. New theories, topical areas, and research methods, as well as original ...