Synthesis of Problems in Utilizing Regional Incentive Funds (RIF) during COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Abstract
 The implementation of Fiscal Decentralization is expected to significantly affect the dynamics regional development and economic performance, regarding central government transfer various zones through RIF (Regional Incentive Funds). These funds are optimal during COVID-19 pandemic when financial capacity for country directed more evenly with desires several regions, develop areas diverse potential. This pragmatically explains that varies greatly utilization challenges. Therefore, this study aims analyze in best regions Regional Development Award (RDA) based on good planning documents. In context, field issues related use were interesting topics be discussed. was also a concern funded by funds, considering planned, did not anticipate non-natural disaster. From description, RDA form competition where winners obtained reward. Subsequently, presented synthesis realization effectiveness using budget 2020. It information provided basis or input better overall planning. study, analytical method combined literature review Government reports, journals, Focus Group Discussion (FGD). involved 9 Planning Agencies, which category. results showed effectively used as one funding instruments COVID-19. However, some common challenges observed, such absence measurable targets, an unclear technical guide, slow due LSSR (Large-Scale Social Restrictions), lack integrated supervision mechanism.
 Keywords: Transfer Funds; RIF; Evaluation; RDA
 
 Abstrak
 Pelaksanaan Desentralisasi Fiskal dalam bentuk dana pusat ke daerah melalui Dana Insentif Daerah (DID) diharapkan oleh pemerintah memberi pengaruh signifikan terhadap dinamika pembangunan yang pada gilirannya berdampak kinerja perekonomian. ini akan masa Pandemi ketika kemampuan finansial negara bagi diarahkan lebih merata selaras dengan keinginan upaya pengembangan wilayah potensi beragam. Pada praktiknya implementasi insentif sangat bervariasi, baik pemanfaatan maupun permasalahannya. Penelitian mencoba memotret pelaksanaan DID terbaik Penghargaan Pembangunan (PPD) terpilih berbasis dokumen perencanaan baik. Permasalahan lapangan terkait menjadi hal menarik diulas. perhatian didanai mengingat saat direncanakan, 2020 belum memprediksi adanya bencana non alam ini. Perlu diketahui, adalah salah satu kompetisi pemenangnya mendapatkan reward DID. bertujuan untuk menyajikan sintesis realisasi dan efektivitas anggaran kepada PPD tahun 2020, informasi permasalahan lapangan, serta dijadikan landasan atau masukan secara umum Metode analisis menggunakan kombinasi dari laporan pemda, jurnal, (FGD) melibatkan sembilan Bappeda kategori perencanaan. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa telah digunakan Pemda sebagai instrumen pendanaan efektif kendala tidak target terukur, jelasnya juknis, lambatnya karena PSBB, mekanisme pengawasan terintegrasi.
 Kata kunci: Transfer; DID; Evaluasi;