Literature Evaluation on Optimizing Supervisory Functions in Improving the Performance of Regional Government Bureaucracy

Rizki Afri Mulia; Nika Saputra; Syamsir Syamsir; Muhamad Ali Embi

doi:10.62066/jpab.v9i2.22

Literature Evaluation on Optimizing Supervisory Functions in Improving the Performance of Regional Government Bureaucracy

10.62066/jpab.v9i2.22

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Rizki Afri Mulia⁽¹⁾, Nika Saputra⁽²⁾, Syamsir Syamsir⁽³⁾, Muhamad Ali Embi⁽⁴⁾,
⁽¹⁾ STISIP Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
⁽²⁾ Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
⁽³⁾ Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
⁽⁴⁾ Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia

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Abstract

This research rigorously examines the pivotal function of supervisory mechanisms in augmenting the performance of regional governmental bureaucracies. Through a comprehensive review of extant literature, this inquiry underscores the critical significance of proficient supervision in fostering accountability, transparency, and operational efficacy within the regional governance framework. The results suggest that although conventional supervisory techniques remain indispensable, incorporating technological innovations and participatory methodologies markedly enhances the effectiveness of oversight frameworks. Nonetheless, the investigation also elucidates that the efficacy of these supervisory functions is profoundly contingent upon contextual variables, including institutional capacity, political endorsement, and local cultural intricacies. The study delineates existing deficiencies within the literature, particularly emphasizing the necessity for a more integrative and contextually pertinent supervisory paradigm that can adjust to the distinctive challenges inherent in local governance. This research enriches the academic discourse by proffering pragmatic recommendations to refine supervisory practices within regional administrations, with the ultimate objective of enhancing public service delivery and bolstering public trust.

Keywords

Supervisory Functions; Regional Governance; Bureaucratic Performance, Accountability; Technological Integration; Participatory Oversight; Public Service Delivery.

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