Effectiveness of E-Income in Increasing Original Regional Income (PAD) At the Regional Financial Management Agency of Bengkulu Province

Abstract

Regional Original Income (PAD) is one of the sources of regional revenue that comes from within the region concerned and must be increased as optimal as possible in order to realize the spirit of local independence. The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of regional own- source revenue (PAD) to the regional revenue of Bengkulu Province. This study determines the effectiveness of the implementation of E-PAD system and the relationship between the implementation of E-PAD system and tax revenue of Bengkulu Province. This research applies descriptive qualitative method where the data used in this research are obtained through observation, interview, and documentation. The analysis results indicate that the E-PAD system implementation in Regional Revenue Office of Bengkulu Province effectively achieves the objectives of providing convenience to taxpayers, improving the quality of public services, having a digital or paperless data archive, and becoming the basis of decision making.

Keywords: Effectiveness, Local tax, Electronic Taxation System