Rp. 240 billion of liquid village funds in Cirebon, the public is worried that it will be a corruption

Cirebon, Controversinews – Based on data from the Directorate General of Financial Balance (DJPK) of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, the realization of the transfer of village funds in Cirebon Regency until May 2025 has reached Rp 240.7 billion. This figure is equivalent to 51.54 percent of the total 2025 village fund ceiling for Cirebon Regency amounting to Rp 466.9 billion.

Many parties hope that this village fund can be used on target, beneficial to the community, and avoiding corruption practices. Because, experience in various regions shows that the management of village funds is quite vulnerable to irregularities, not even a few village heads who trip over legal cases.

The following is a list of the 10 largest village funds receiving villages in Cirebon Regency in 2025, more than Rp 1.5 billion:

1. Lebak Mekar – Rp 2,576,535,000

2. My Valley – Rp. 2,313,261,000

3. Stone for sale – Rp. 2,286,397,000

4. Munjul – Rp 1,795,521,000

5. Tagal for them – IDR 1,780,677,000

6. Undemse – IDR 1,763,839,000

7. Setupatok – Rp 1,731,705,000

8. Arjawinangun – Rp. 1,703,154,000

9. Jatipusk – Rp 1,661,243,000

10. Penpen – Rp 1,648,518,000

(Complete List of Village Receiving Village Funds can be accessed through the official data of the Ministry of Finance).

The importance of community supervision

Monitoring by the community is very crucial to ensure the use of village funds runs according to purpose. Some of the reasons:

• Prevent corruption and fraud: Public participation can reduce the potential misuse of funds.

• Increase accountability and transparency: Village officials are required to work more openly and responsibly.

• Make sure right on target: Funds are allocated for village priority needs, such as infrastructure and economic empowerment.

• Encourage welfare: Village Funds that are well managed have a direct impact on improving the quality of life of the community.

• Increase public confidence: Transparency strengthens relations between the village government and residents.

The way people can play a role

1. Attending the Village Deliberation (Musdes) To provide input plans to use funds.

2. Ask for information regarding the allocation and realization of the budget to the village apparatus.

3. Report irregularities If you find allegations of misuse of funds.

4. Utilize technology Like the Village Fund Monitoring application in several regions.

With joint supervision, village funds in Cirebon Regency are expected to be truly used to develop villages and prosper the community, not to be a bancakan corruption.

Liputan: Dhian Setiawan / news continued.