Development of an Optimization Model for the Utilization of Village Fund in Puri Mojokerto District

The purpose of this research was to develop a model for optimizing the use of Village Fund in Kebonagung Village, Puri Village, and Mlaten Village, Puri Mojokerto District. The type of this research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, this research instrument involves informants who can provide information about the situation and background conditions of the research, namely village officials, village consultative bodies (BPD), community leaders and universities. Sources of data are primary and secondary data, data collection through observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique is to identify the role of stakeholders in the utilization of Village Fund, formulate a model for utilizing Village Fund and developing a model for utilizing Village Fund. The results show that the optimization model for the use of Village Fund is expected to be able to provide solutions in exploring village resource potential and development through empowering Village Fund, so that it can spur the economic activities of residents. Program selection in utilizing Village Fund must refer to the selection of program priorities that can accelerate community economic empowerment and solutions in leveraging community economic growth. The three villages have enormous resource potential, therefore it is necessary to map the selection of program priorities through an integrated research directed at analyzing the strengths and opportunities possessed by each village, so that the use of Village Fund is truly in line with the goals of empowerment and increasing the economy and welfare. community members as well as programs for sustainable use of Village Fund. The recommendations in this research are: The need for the use of Village Fund which is prepared based on a standardized role model in accordance with the characteristics of each village, the need for synchronization of stakeholder roles in order to integrate the optimal use of Village Fund. The importance of compiling a program for utilizing Village Fund with reference to the management of village funds in accordance with regulations and principles of good governance and the involvement of stakeholders in preparing the APBDes.