Assistance in Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting for the Karang Taruna in Mangkukusuman Urban Village, East Tegal District, Tegal City, Central Java

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of assistance in budget preparation and financial reporting for the Karang Taruna Youth Organization in Mangkukusuman Urban Village, East Tegal District, Tegal City, Central Java. The study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, documentation, and participatory mentoring activities as data collection techniques. The mentoring program consisted of financial literacy training, budget preparation workshops, bookkeeping simulations, and financial reporting practices. The results showed that the assistance program successfully improved participants’ understanding and skills in budgeting, transaction recording, financial documentation, and accountability reporting. Participants became more capable of preparing structured budgets, organizing financial evidence systematically, and implementing transparent financial administration practices. The mentoring activities also strengthened organizational accountability, transparency, and administrative discipline within the Karang Taruna organization. However, several challenges were identified, including differences in participants’ financial literacy levels and limited technological skills. Overall, the study concludes that participatory mentoring and financial literacy programs are effective strategies for improving financial governance and organizational professionalism in youth and community organizations.