Kewenangan Penandatanganan Surat dan Dampak terhadap Tata Kelola Administrasi di SMK Harapan Bangsa

The authority to sign a letter is the right and responsibility of a person in an organizational structure to legalize official documents according to their function and position. This study aims to determine how the authority to sign a letter is implemented and its impact on administrative governance at SMK Harapan Bangsa. The approach used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that there is a discrepancy between formal provisions and field practices, such as the lack of clarity on the limits of authority, delegation of authority without official documents, and irregularities in the format and flow of signing letters. This has an impact on the lack of efficiency, accountability, and professionalism in school administrative management. This study recommends the importance of compiling guidelines for official scripts and administrative training to strengthen the orderly, legal, and effective letter signing system.