Evaluation of Budget Management Using Siplah in Junior High School Education Units

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Electronic School Procurement Information System (SIPLah) in the procurement of goods and services at junior secondary education units (SMP level). The evaluation adopts the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model. This study uses a quantitative approach, by analyzing the results of the evaluation questionnaire given to the research sample. The sample consists of 305 junior high schools in the Solo Raya region, including Surakarta City, and the districts of Klaten, Karanganyar, Boyolali, Sragen, Sukoharjo, and Wonogiri. Sampling was conducted using a proportionate random sampling technique. The evaluation results show that the Context component scored 76% (good category), Input 76% (good), Process 82% (very good), and Product 73% (good). These findings indicate that SIPLah plays a significant role in ensuring the timely availability of goods aligned with the needs of educational institutions. SIPLah has succeeded in improving the efficiency of procurement of goods and services, transparency, and accountability, despite challenges such as digital divides, lack of user training, and limited participation of MSMEs. This study highlights the importance of the role of school principals and the need for continuous training for SIPLah optimization.