Village Government Governance in an Effort to Improve Public Services

This research examines the governance of Gantarang Village government located in Sinjai Tengah Sub-district with a focus on improving public services. The purpose of this research is to understand how the governance of Gantarang Village government contributes to the improvement of public services. The method used was qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection was conducted through observation, interviews with village officials, community leaders, and service users, coupled with documentation studies. Data analysis was conducted using data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing techniques. The results showed that the governance of the Gantarang Village government in improving public services has reached a fairly good level. This can be seen from the implementation of programmes and policies that are responsive to community needs, transparency in budget management and public information, and active community participation in the decision-making process.