Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze community perceptions, the influence
and strategies of managing village funds on the welfare of the community in
Sidomulyo Village, Biru-Biru District, Deli Serdang Regency. The analytical
method used in this study is a quantitative method using primary data and
secondary data. The indicators in this study are village funds, transparent,
accountable, participatory, community welfare, social justice, economic justice,
and democratic justice. This study uses a simple linear regression analysis and
SWOT. The results showed that the calculation obtained that the value of village
funds had a positive effect on community welfare, with a coefficient value of
1.036. In other words, increasing village funds will improve the welfare of the
community. Given the value of Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05, it is concluded that village
funds have a significant effect on community welfare. The right strategies used in
managing village funds for community welfare are (1) utilizing information
systems to improve the village economy; (2) developing the potential of young
human resources in the position of village development strategy; (3) utilize village
assistants in planning the development of village infrastructure
facilities/infrastructure; and (4) channeling village funds appropriately in order to
increase the productivity of rural communities.
