Local Government Information System (SIPD) as A Moderation; The Effect of Budget Participation on The Performance of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) of Maluku Province Government)

This study investigates the effect of budget participation on the performance of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) within the Government of Maluku Province, with a specific focus on the moderating role of the Local Government Information System (SIPD). The study responds to persistent disparities in budget realization and performance outcomes in regional governments despite efforts to implement participatory budgeting practices. Utilizing a quantitative explanatory approach, data were collected from 36 OPDs through structured questionnaires distributed to officials directly involved in budget preparation. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) to evaluate both direct and interaction effects. The findings reveal that budget participation significantly improves OPD performance, confirming the relevance of goal setting theory. While SIPD does not directly affect performance, its interaction with budget participation significantly strengthens the relationship, supporting the contingency theory. These results suggest that although SIPD’s standalone impact is limited, its integration as a contextual enabler enhances participatory processes by improving data accuracy, decision making quality, and organizational alignment. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the conditional role of digital governance tools in enhancing public sector performance, particularly in resource limited regions like Maluku. It also offers practical implications for policymakers seeking to optimize the synergy between participatory budgeting and digital systems. The study is limited to a specific regional context and set of variables, suggesting the need for broader, comparative research in the future.