Reviu Akuntansi, Manajemen, dan Bisnis
Vol 6 No 3 (2026): September

Regional Financial Performance of Papua Province: Fiscal Decentralization, Dependency, and Independence Ratios (2015-2024)

Elsyan Rienette Marlissa (Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia)
Julius Ary Mollet (Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia)
Herlina Irianti Mulyono (Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia)
Halomoan Hutajulu (Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia)
Risky Novan Ngutra (Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Sep 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study analyzes the regional financial performance of Papua Province based on three indicators: the degree of fiscal decentralization, the regional financial dependency ratio, and the regional financial independence ratio.Research Methodology: The study uses a quantitative descriptive approach applied to the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD) realization reports of Papua Province for the 2015-2024 fiscal years. Data were analyzed using fiscal decentralization degree analysis, the regional financial dependency ratio, and the regional financial independence ratio.Results: The average fiscal decentralization degree was 10.68%(poor), with an instructive relationship pattern in which the central government remained dominant. The average dependency ratio on central transfer funds over 2015-2024 was 26.40% (moderate). The average financial independence ratio was 30.29% (low), with a consultative relationship pattern.Conclusions: Papua Province has not yet been able to exercise fiscal autonomy optimally; regional development still depends heavily on central transfer funds, and locally generated revenue remains insufficient to finance regional governance independently.Limitations: The study is limited to three financial-ratio indicators and to APBD realization data for a single province over 2015-2024, so the findings are not directly generalizable to other regions.Contributions: The findings offer regional governments and fiscal policymakers empirical evidence for strengthening locally generated revenue and reducing transfer dependency, and contribute to the public-sector financial-management literature.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

rambis

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Reviu Akuntansi, Manajemen, dan Bisnis (Rambis) is a peer-reviewed journal in the fields of Accounting, Management, Business. Rambis publishes relevant manuscripts reviewed by some qualified editors. This journal is expected to be a significant platform for researchers in Indonesia to contribute to ...