<![CDATA[The village serves as the smallest administrative unit and the frontline of the Republic of Indonesia's government in delivering public services, while upholding local customs in accordance with Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. Implementing performance discipline among village officials presents challenges, as actual workloads extend beyond the formal working days and hours stipulated in Regent Regulation Number 21 of 2019. This study aims to examine and analyze the implementation of work discipline among village officials and the implications of recent regulations for the professionalism of village governance. A socio-legal (empirical-juridical) research method with a qualitative approach was employed. The enactment of Government Regulation Number 16 of 2026 concerning Villages has significantly transformed village governance, fostering greater professionalism and providing village officials with welfare security comparable to that of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) members. The findings indicate that village officials in Sumobito District have generally met work discipline obligations in accordance with applicable regulations. This security is balanced by demands for enhanced digital competence and transparent accountability to ensure the effective and targeted management of Village Funds.]]>
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