Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 Jurnal Media Hukum Vol.
13 Nomor 2.
September 2025 Doi : 10.
59414/jmh.
The Role of Farmer Groups in Preventing Corruption of Village Funds (A Case Study in Lamongan Regenc.
Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Moh.
Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4, *Ariefah Sundari5
1,2,3,4,5
Faculty of Law.
Universitas Islam Darul AoUlum.
Lamongan.
Indonesia *ariefah.
sundari@unisda.
Article Abstrak Kata kunci:
Akuntabilitas.
Dana Desa.
Kelompok Tani.
Partisipasi Masyarakat.
Pencegahan Korupsi Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran kelompok tani dalam mencegah praktik korupsi dana desa, dengan studi kasus di Desa Manyar.
Kabupaten Lamongan.
Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah gabungan antara penelitian hukum normatif dan empiris, dengan mengkaji regulasi hukum yang berlaku dan temuan lapangan dari keterlibatan komunitas secara langsung.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun secara prosedural penyaluran dan penggunaan dana desa mengikuti ketentuan hukum yang berlaku, partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan anggaran masih sangat terbatas.
Kelompok tani, yang selama ini diposisikan sebagai unit produksi pertanian, ternyata memiliki potensi sebagai agen informal dalam mengawasi pelaksanaan proyek desa.
Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa keterlibatan mereka dalam memantau proyek fisik dan melaporkan ketidaksesuaian anggaran mampu menekan celah terjadinya korupsi.
Kontribusi ilmiah dari studi ini terletak pada pengakuan terhadap pentingnya aktor-aktor lokal dalam tata kelola yang partisipatif dan berbasis integritas Studi ini mendorong pembuat kebijakan untuk mempertimbangkan penguatan peran kelompok tani secara formal dalam sistem pengawasan dana desa, guna menciptakan tata kelola desa yang lebih transparan dan akuntabel.
Keywords:
Accountability.
corruption prevention.
Farmer groups.
Public Village Abstract This study aims to analyze the role of farmer groups in preventing corruption of village funds, using a case study in Manyar Village.
Lamongan Regency.
The research employs a combination of normative and empirical legal approaches by examining relevant legal regulations and field findings based on direct community involvement.
The results reveal that while the disbursement and use of village funds procedurally comply with existing laws, community participation in budget oversight remains limited.
Farmer groups, traditionally perceived as agricultural production units, have demonstrated potential as informal agents in monitoring village projects.
These findings indicate that their involvement in verifying physical project implementation and reporting discrepancies has helped reduce the risk of corruption.
The scientific contribution of this research lies in recognizing local actors as key players in participatory governance and grassroots-based integrity systems.
The p-ISSN : 2337-5302.
e-ISSN : 2775-7595 Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 study advocates for policy reforms that formally integrate farmer groups into village fund oversight frameworks to promote greater transparency and accountability in rural financial governance INTRODUCTION Corruption remains one of the most pervasive and destructive challenges facing developing countries, particularly in the management of public funds.
Indonesia, village funds (Dana Des.
were introduced as a strategic fiscal instrument to empower rural communities through local development and inclusive 1 Reports from both the media and official institutions frequently uncover cases of misappropriation and embezzlement of village funds, revealing a persistent gap between regulatory frameworks and practical implementation.
Previous studies have focused mainly on institutional accountability mechanisms such as village heads, auditors, or formal regulatory bodies in combating corruption.
While these approaches are necessary, they often underestimate the role of community-based groups, particularly kelompok tani .
armer group.
, as grassroots actors in governance.
Research by R.
Cahyanto Dian Vidiputranto emphasized the importance of procedural compliance in fund allocation but paid little attention to participatory monitoring models.
2 Similarly, a study by Cut Qory analyzed legal liabilities of corrupt village officials but lacked examination of social controls within rural settings.
3 These limitations suggest a narrow focus on top-down enforcement, with limited insight into preventive, community-based solutions.
This article seeks to address these gaps by analyzing how farmer groups in Manyar Village function as informal watchdogs and stakeholders in the planning and implementation of village fund usage.
The scientific novelty lies in its integration of normative legal analysis with empirical findings from direct community By recognizing kelompok tani as key actors in anti-corruption efforts, this study contributes to the emerging discourse on participatory governance and grassroots integrity systems in rural Indonesia.
The relevance of this issue is not only regulatory but also developmental, as corruption in village funds can significantly undermine rural welfare and local democracy.
Eko Prasojo.
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Gramedia, 2.
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Ay (Universitas Darul Ulum Islamic Center GUPPI, 2.
Cut Qory.
AuPertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Kepala Desa Yang Melakukan Tindak Pidana Korupsi Dana Pembangunan Dan Perekonomian (Di Desa Paya Itik Kecamatan Galang Kabupaten Deli Serdan.
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p-ISSN : 2337-5302.
e-ISSN : 2775-7595 Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 Therefore, this article aims to explore two main research questions: First, to what extent is the disbursement and usage of village funds in Manyar Village compliant with applicable laws and regulations? Second, how do farmer groups participate in preventing corruption in the management of these funds? METHODS This research employs a normative legal method as its primary approach, since the main issue lies in the ambiguity of applying legal norms in the management of village funds.
The normative method is particularly relevant in exploring how legal principles are articulated within statutory frameworks and their alignment with good governance ideals.
5 To strengthen the analysis, the study incorporates empirical elements, especially through field observations and interviews with farmer groups in Manyar Village.
This mixed approach allows the research not only to examine the legal framework but also to assess its practical implementation and the preventive role of community actors.
The statute approach is applied to analyze relevant regulations, including Law No.
6 of 2014 on Villages.
Law No.
31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law No.
20 of 2001 on the Eradication of Corruption, and the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No.
20 of 2018 on Village Financial Management.
A conceptual approach is also used to study doctrines and scholarly debates regarding participatory governance and community-based anti-corruption mechanisms.
Additionally, the analytical approach is adopted to evaluate the extent to which existing legal norms empower local communities, particularly farmer groups, to engage in budgetary oversight.
The legal materials consist of primary sources .
aws and regulation.
, secondary sources .
ooks, journal articles, and previous these.
, and tertiary materials .
egal dictionaries and encyclopedia.
Data collection was conducted through a document study, complemented with empirical insights from interviews.
Such a triangulation of sources increases the reliability and validity of findings.
8 As noted by Prabowo et al.
, combining legal and empirical approaches is crucial in corruption studies because legal compliance alone does not guarantee substantive accountability in practice.
The data were analyzed using qualitative techniques, particularly through contextual and systematic interpretation of legal provisions in comparison with Soekanto.
Soerjono, and Sri Mamudji.
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RajaGrafindo Persada, 2.
Marzuki Peter.
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Ibrahim Johny.
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Klitgaard.
Robert.
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, 1.
Prabowo et al.
AuFraud and Corruption in Indonesia: A Critical Evaluation of Recent Developments and Potential Improvements,Ay Journal of Financial Crime 25, no.
: 140Ae55.
p-ISSN : 2337-5302.
e-ISSN : 2775-7595 Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 field findings.
This method is effective in identifying discrepancies between law and practice, while at the same time uncovering the contribution of farmer groups in fostering a culture of accountability at the grassroots level.
Previous studies, such as those by Sopanah .
and Dwiputrianti .
, underline that participatory oversight by community actors enhances the effectiveness of formal anti-corruption mechanisms in village governance.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Legal Compliance in the Disbursement and Allocation of Village Funds in Manyar Village The first issue in this study concerns the extent to which the disbursement and allocation of village funds in Manyar Village comply with existing statutory Based on the field findings, village funds received by Manyar Village in 2024 amounted to Rp943,666,000.
These funds were allocated through the Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Desa (APBDe.
mechanism as stipulated under Article 72 of Law No.
6 of 2014 concerning Villages.
11 The disbursement stages followed the three-phase transfer system regulated by the Ministry of Finance: 40% in stage I, 40% in stage II, and 20% in stage i.
Table 1 below presents the 2024 village fund structure in Manyar Village.
Table 1.
Allocation of Village Funds in Manyar Village .
Allocation Area Development Infrastructure Empowerment Programs Community Health & Sanitation Education & Training Administrative Support Total Amount (R.
420,000,000 160,000,000 125,000,000 100,000,000 138,666,000 943,666,000 Percentage (%) Source: Field Data.
APBDes Manyar Village 2024.
The table indicates that the largest portion of the funds was allocated to infrastructure, followed by community empowerment and administrative support.
However, based on interviews with local stakeholders, particularly members of farmer groups, it was revealed that although the APBDes is publicly displayed, there is minimal opportunity for villagers, especially farmer groups, to be involved in the budget planning process.
Sopanah.
AuCeremonial Budgeting: Public Participation in Development Planning at an Indonesian Local Government Authority,Ay Journal of Applied Management Accounting Research 10, no.
: 69Ae80.
Indonesia.
AuUndang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 Tentang DesaAy .
Indonesia.
AuPeraturan Menteri Keuangan Nomor 146 Tahun 2023 Tentang Pengalokasian Dana Desa Setiap Desa.
Penyaluran.
Dan Penggunaan Dana Desa Tahun Anggaran 2024.
Ay .
p-ISSN : 2337-5302.
e-ISSN : 2775-7595 Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 This contradicts the participatory principle outlined in Article 24 of the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No.
20 of 2018, which mandates that village fund management must be transparent and participatory.
13 In theory, according to Eko Prasojo, participatory governance enables communities to take part in decision-making and control over public resources.
14 The lack of active community involvement in Manyar Village suggests a normative compliance but deficient substantive participation.
The Role of Farmer Groups as Informal Anti-Corruption Agents The empirical findings show that farmer groups in Manyar Village play a significant informal role in monitoring infrastructure projects and reporting discrepancies, even though they are not part of the formal supervisory structures such as the Village Consultative Body (BPD).
This aligns with the notion that community-based oversight can act as a deterrent against corrupt practices.
Prabowo et al.
argue that corruption prevention in Indonesia requires not only strong legal enforcement but also bottom-up accountability mechanisms driven by civil society.
15 In the context of village governance, farmer groups represent an example of such mechanisms, contributing to what Dwiputrianti .
terms Augrassroots integrity systemsAy where local actors strengthen formal structures through informal monitoring.
Comparative Review with Previous Studies and Novel Contributions Unlike prior research by Vidiputranto, which focused mainly on top-down disbursement mechanisms, this study highlights the grassroots role of farmer groups in ensuring accountability.
The novelty lies in recognizing that agricultural collectives, traditionally seen only as production units, can also function as social This finding resonates with the conclusions of Setyaningrum et al.
who found that community participation significantly influences the effectiveness of village financial accountability in Indonesia.
17 Likewise.
Martini .
stresses Indonesia.
AuPeraturan Menteri Dalam Negeri Nomor 20 Tahun 2018 Tentang Pengelolaan Keuangan DesaAy .
Prasojo.
Desentralisasi Dan Reformasi Tata Kelola Keuangan Daerah.
Prabowo et al.
AuFraud and Corruption in Indonesia: A Critical Evaluation of Recent Developments and Potential Improvements.
Ay 140-150 S Dwiputrianti.
AuStrengthening Performance-Based Budgeting in IndonesiaAos Local Government,Ay Journal of Public Budgeting.
Accounting & Financial Management 30, no.
: 72Ae91.
Setyaningrum.
Wardhani, and D.
Martani.
AuThe Effect of Village Fund.
Village Fund Allocation and Village Original Income on Village Government Financial Accountability Research,Ay Asian Journal of Accounting Research 2, no.
: 43Ae52.
p-ISSN : 2337-5302.
e-ISSN : 2775-7595 Muslikh1.
Cipto Kuncoro2.
Muh Hudi3.
Siti Afiyah4.
Ariefah Sundari5 JMH .
September-2025, 238-244 that the success of anti-corruption measures in local governance depends on empowering informal institutions alongside formal regulatory frameworks18.
CONCLUSION
This research concludes that while the legal framework regulating the disbursement and use of village funds in Indonesia, particularly in Manyar Village, has been adequately designed to promote transparency, participation, and accountability, its practical implementation often falls short.
Procedural compliance exists, but meaningful community involvement remains limited.
The findings show that kelompok tani .
armer group.
, despite not having a formal supervisory role, have demonstrated the potential to function as informal guardians of village fund accountability.
Their involvement in monitoring infrastructure projects and reporting irregularities contributes to a culture of grassroots-based oversight and can effectively deter corrupt practices.
This suggests that empowering and institutionalizing such community-based actors may significantly strengthen preventive mechanisms against corruption in village Given these insights, future policies should consider formally integrating farmer groups and other local collectives into the participatory and supervisory frameworks of village financial governance.
Training and legal literacy programs targeted at these groups could enhance their effectiveness and legitimacy.
Moreover, regulatory instruments should be revised to ensure participatory governance moves beyond formality and becomes a practical tool for anticorruption and rural development.
The research contributes to the discourse on participatory governance by highlighting that effective corruption prevention at the village level is not solely the domain of law enforcement, but also a social process rooted in inclusive community This paradigm shift is essential in promoting sustainable, transparent, and accountable rural development in Indonesia.
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