Public Participation on Village Funds Monitoring In Madiun Madiun Regency, Indonesia

This research aims to analyze public participation on the monitoring of village funds in the area of Madiun Regency of East Java Province, Indonesia. This qualitative research was analyzed by using phenomenology approach. Data collection through indept interview and focus group discussion (FGD). The research found 3 different groups of villagers related to their participation levels in monitoring the village funds that are low, fair, and high. This research revealed factors causing the weak participation of public in monitoring the village funds, they are a) the lack of understanding of the people about the village funds, b) the culture “trimo ing pandum” (to accept as it is) is still inherent in the society, b) the less optimal role of village counselors, d) the less optimal role of Village Consultative Board (BPD), and e) the weakness of guidance and supervisory elements from the sub district and related officials. Keywords : Village Funds, Public Participation, and Monitoring