Human Resources, Participation, and Leadership Effects on Village Fund Accountability in Torgamba District

Abstract

This study investigates how human resources, participation, and leadership influence village fund accountability in Torgamba District. Employing quantitative methodology, primary data were collected from 66 respondents across 14 villages through purposive sampling. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing via SPSS 25. Results demonstrate that human resource quality, community participation, and leadership behavior individually and collectively exert positive significant effects on village fund management accountability. The findings contribute to governance literature and offer practical implications for enhancing transparency and accountability in rural fund administration.