Digital Transformation in Service Performance Evaluation: A Study of the Public Satisfaction Index at the Medan Baru Sub-district Office

Objective: The importance of digital transformation in public bureaucracy to improve the quality of fast, transparent, and participatory services. This study aims to analyze the level of public satisfaction with public services at the Medan Baru Sub-district Office through the use of digital forms as the main instrument for measuring the Public Satisfaction Index (IKM) during the period 2022 to 2024. Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework in this study is based on the concept of public service, measuring the Public Satisfaction Index (IKM), and the use of digital technology as a form of transformation of responsive and participatory service governance. Literature review: Public Satisfaction Index (IKM), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Digitalization of Public Services. Methods: This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach with a survey technique through a digital form (Google Form) distributed to service users. The data collected is analyzed to see the trend of changes in IKM values and identify factors driving the increase or obstacles faced in service. Results: The results of the study show a positive trend in the average IKM from year to year, namely 3.45 in 2022, increasing to 3.60 in 2023, and reaching 3.72 in 2024, all of which are in the "Very Good" category. This increase was driven by improvements in service speed, ease of digital procedures, quality of officers, and strengthening of facilities and infrastructure that are responsive to community aspirations. However, there are still some notes for improvement such as limited supporting facilities and the need for further digital innovation. Implications: This study provides a practical contribution for sub-district-level policymakers in designing more adaptive service strategies based on community needs, and opens up space for further research related to sustainable technology-based public performance measurement. Novelty: This finding is reinforced by the theory of digital public services and the principles of good governance, and shows that community participation and bureaucratic responsiveness play an important role in increasing satisfaction.